Post by The Sandmen on Apr 26, 2013 18:15:26 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Mendes while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Ross Pearson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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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Mendes and Pearson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Ross Pearson circles around Mendes
Ross Pearson has found an opening in the defense of Mendes, launching a big hook
Chad Mendes steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Nice punches from Chad Mendes.
Even nicer blocks from Pearson.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ross Pearson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pearson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to close his guard around Pearson
He succeeds!
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Mendes
Pearson is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ross Pearson!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes rolls him over and takes his back!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson has Mendes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mendes is unable to move under Pearson control.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes hovers above Pearson
Good punches to Pearson's body.
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson has Mendes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Pearson manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Mendes
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
1:24 Round 1 and Mendes is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pearson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Mendes is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson 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 Pearson
Ross Pearson 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 open guard over Pearson
Mendes moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Not a desiderable position that Pearson is in now. Chad Mendes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mendes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ross Pearson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ross Pearson doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Mendes tries to free his leg...
Pearson doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Mendes tries to open up Pearson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Pearson is trying to block them with his hands...
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Chad Mendes tries to free his leg
Chad Mendes uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pearson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes looks to pass to mount...
Mendes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ross Pearson.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chad Mendes rolls Ross Pearson to his stomach and takes his back!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Chad Mendes slides his arm under Ross Pearson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Ross Pearson pulls down on Chad Mendes's hand and staves off danger
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Chad Mendes isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Pearson locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Chad Mendes unil he can pull his arm free! Mendes lost his dominant position.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Mendes
Pearson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ross Pearson. 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Pearson!
Chad Mendes blocks
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Ross Pearson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mendes.
Hard blow to Pearson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Pearson
Mendes tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chad Mendes fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Mendes tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson tries to show some ground skills
Ross Pearson put Mendes in half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Chad Mendes tries to pass Ross Pearson's guard...
Chad Mendes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes looks to mount Ross Pearson...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Mendes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mendes tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Mendes goes for an armbar!
Ross Pearson breaks the lock and pushes away Chad Mendes, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Pearson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Pearson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mendes with a double overhooks!
Pearson launches a hook to the body
Chad Mendes moves aside looking for a counter...
Mendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mendes avoids a dangerous strike from Pearson
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Nose
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Ross Pearson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Mendes's face
Ross Pearson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Mendes's chin! That stops Mendes in his tracks!
Mendes has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Mendes throws a lazy kick
Pearson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Mendes wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mendes moves forward and holds Pearson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ross Pearson grapple with Chad Mendes and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Mendes manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pearson tries to take Chad Mendes down... Mendes stumbles backwards and Ross Pearson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mendes's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Pearson grab one of Chad Mendes's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Mendes done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Mendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pearson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mendes wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pearson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Ross Pearson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chad Mendes jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Mendes wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Chad Mendes tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pearson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ross Pearson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mendes is throwing a flurry of punches!
Ross Pearson just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Pearson grab one of Chad Mendes's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Mendes done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Mendes looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ross Pearson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pearson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Mendes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson 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.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Mendes tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pearson from the side mount!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Ross Pearson manages to switch to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Chad Mendes tries to pass Ross Pearson's guard...
Chad Mendes passes momentarily but Ross Pearson regains half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Mendes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mendes tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pearson from the side mount!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes looks to pass to mount...
Mendes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ross Pearson.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mendes's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Pearson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pearson's side.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Mendes
Pearson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Mendes
Pearson is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ross Pearson!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Mendes fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ross Pearson's arm and tries an armbar!
Pearson hold his own hand and breaks Mendes's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chad Mendes.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to show some ground skills
Chad Mendes put Pearson in half guard.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Mendes
Mendes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Mendes
Ross Pearson tries to free his leg
Chad Mendes moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Ross Pearson, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Chad Mendes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ross Pearson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Pearson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mendes struggles... Ross Pearson is unable to take him down
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Chad Mendes swings...
hard impact to Pearson's face!
Pearson's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
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 Pearson
Mendes tries to move to full mount
Mendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes tries to better his position on the ground...
Mendes is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Mendes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mendes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ross Pearson
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Ross Pearson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Mendes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson 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 Mendes's moves.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ross Pearson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ross Pearson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll on the ground...
Mendes knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes rolls him over and takes his back!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Ross Pearson 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.
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson has Mendes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mendes is unable to move under Pearson control.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Mendes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ross Pearson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ross Pearson doesn't defend himself!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Ross Pearson 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 Mendes's moves.
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson tries to move on the ground and shows Chad Mendes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pearson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Chad Mendes slides his arm under Ross Pearson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Pearson's eyes...
Pearson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Pearson's eyes...
Ross Pearson pulls down on Chad Mendes's hand and staves off danger
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson has Mendes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mendes is unable to move under Pearson control.
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson tries to move on the ground and shows Chad Mendes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pearson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Mendes tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Pearson! Mendes has one hook in and keeps working!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chad Mendes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pearson tries to move on the ground and shows Chad Mendes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pearson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Pearson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson with one hook in
Mendes is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Mendes tries to open up Ross Pearson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Pearson in the side of the head
Pearson has a small cut in his Forehead
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson with one hook in
Pearson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Mendes tries to use some of his tricky moves but Mendes's is smart enough to counter him.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Chad Mendes on the ground
They could take their toll on Pearson.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A wicked punch by Ross Pearson
goes awry.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Pearson!
Chad Mendes blocks
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Mendes is holding Ross Pearson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ross Pearson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chad Mendes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chad Mendes looks to mount Ross Pearson...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson tries to move on the ground and shows Chad Mendes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pearson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Mendes is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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A wicked punch by Ross Pearson
goes awry.
Chad Mendes goes with a looping right hand while Ross Pearson jumps back and jabs
Pearson seems staggered and Chad Mendes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pearson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pearson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Chad Mendes is cooling the fight on the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Mendes is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Mendes tries to move to full mount
Mendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes tries to open Pearson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chad Mendes. Pearson is unable to cover himself now!
Pearson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Mendes suddenly holds Ross Pearson's arm and tries an armbar!
Pearson almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Chad Mendes by Submission (Armbar) at 1:22 Round 4
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 6/17 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 36/40 (90%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 682 s
Statistics: Ross Pearson
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 682 s
Okay, so Pearson was dominating this fight. My 4-year-old ran up to me and asked me to read her a birthday invite she recieved and when I finished, Mendes has totally taken over this fight, and all but finished Ross. Ross died early the next round. Anything can happen at any time in MMA.
Ross Pearson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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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Mendes and Pearson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Ross Pearson circles around Mendes
Ross Pearson has found an opening in the defense of Mendes, launching a big hook
Chad Mendes steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Nice punches from Chad Mendes.
Even nicer blocks from Pearson.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ross Pearson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pearson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to close his guard around Pearson
He succeeds!
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Mendes
Pearson is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ross Pearson!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes rolls him over and takes his back!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson has Mendes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mendes is unable to move under Pearson control.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes hovers above Pearson
Good punches to Pearson's body.
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson has Mendes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Pearson manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Mendes
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
1:24 Round 1 and Mendes is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pearson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Mendes is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson 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 Pearson
Ross Pearson 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 open guard over Pearson
Mendes moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Not a desiderable position that Pearson is in now. Chad Mendes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mendes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ross Pearson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ross Pearson doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Mendes tries to free his leg...
Pearson doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Mendes tries to open up Pearson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Pearson is trying to block them with his hands...
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Chad Mendes tries to free his leg
Chad Mendes uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pearson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes looks to pass to mount...
Mendes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ross Pearson.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chad Mendes rolls Ross Pearson to his stomach and takes his back!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Chad Mendes slides his arm under Ross Pearson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Ross Pearson pulls down on Chad Mendes's hand and staves off danger
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Chad Mendes isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Pearson locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Chad Mendes unil he can pull his arm free! Mendes lost his dominant position.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Mendes
Pearson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ross Pearson. 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Pearson!
Chad Mendes blocks
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Ross Pearson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mendes.
Hard blow to Pearson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Pearson
Mendes tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chad Mendes fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Mendes tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson tries to show some ground skills
Ross Pearson put Mendes in half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Chad Mendes tries to pass Ross Pearson's guard...
Chad Mendes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes looks to mount Ross Pearson...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Mendes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mendes tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Mendes goes for an armbar!
Ross Pearson breaks the lock and pushes away Chad Mendes, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Pearson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Pearson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mendes with a double overhooks!
Pearson launches a hook to the body
Chad Mendes moves aside looking for a counter...
Mendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mendes avoids a dangerous strike from Pearson
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Nose
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Ross Pearson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Mendes's face
Ross Pearson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Mendes's chin! That stops Mendes in his tracks!
Mendes has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Mendes throws a lazy kick
Pearson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Mendes wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mendes moves forward and holds Pearson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ross Pearson grapple with Chad Mendes and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Mendes manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pearson tries to take Chad Mendes down... Mendes stumbles backwards and Ross Pearson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mendes's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Pearson grab one of Chad Mendes's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Mendes done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Mendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pearson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mendes wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pearson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Ross Pearson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chad Mendes jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Mendes wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Chad Mendes tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pearson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ross Pearson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mendes is throwing a flurry of punches!
Ross Pearson just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Pearson grab one of Chad Mendes's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Mendes done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Mendes looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ross Pearson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pearson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Mendes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson 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.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Mendes tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pearson from the side mount!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Ross Pearson manages to switch to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Chad Mendes tries to pass Ross Pearson's guard...
Chad Mendes passes momentarily but Ross Pearson regains half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Pearson
Mendes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mendes tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pearson from the side mount!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes looks to pass to mount...
Mendes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ross Pearson.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mendes's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Pearson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pearson's side.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Mendes
Pearson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Mendes
Pearson is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ross Pearson!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Mendes fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ross Pearson's arm and tries an armbar!
Pearson hold his own hand and breaks Mendes's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chad Mendes.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to show some ground skills
Chad Mendes put Pearson in half guard.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Mendes
Mendes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Mendes
Ross Pearson tries to free his leg
Chad Mendes moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Ross Pearson, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Chad Mendes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ross Pearson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Pearson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mendes struggles... Ross Pearson is unable to take him down
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Chad Mendes swings...
hard impact to Pearson's face!
Pearson's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
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 Pearson
Mendes tries to move to full mount
Mendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes tries to better his position on the ground...
Mendes is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Mendes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mendes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ross Pearson
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Ross Pearson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Mendes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson 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 Mendes's moves.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ross Pearson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ross Pearson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll on the ground...
Mendes knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes rolls him over and takes his back!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Ross Pearson 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.
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson has Mendes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mendes is unable to move under Pearson control.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Mendes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ross Pearson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ross Pearson doesn't defend himself!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Ross Pearson 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 Mendes's moves.
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson tries to move on the ground and shows Chad Mendes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pearson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Chad Mendes slides his arm under Ross Pearson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Pearson's eyes...
Pearson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Pearson's eyes...
Ross Pearson pulls down on Chad Mendes's hand and staves off danger
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson has Mendes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mendes is unable to move under Pearson control.
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Pearson tries to move on the ground and shows Chad Mendes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pearson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson
Mendes tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Pearson! Mendes has one hook in and keeps working!
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chad Mendes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pearson tries to move on the ground and shows Chad Mendes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pearson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Pearson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson with one hook in
Mendes is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Mendes tries to open up Ross Pearson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Pearson in the side of the head
Pearson has a small cut in his Forehead
Mendes is in rear mount over Pearson with one hook in
Pearson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Mendes tries to use some of his tricky moves but Mendes's is smart enough to counter him.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Chad Mendes on the ground
They could take their toll on Pearson.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A wicked punch by Ross Pearson
goes awry.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Pearson!
Chad Mendes blocks
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Mendes is holding Ross Pearson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ross Pearson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Ross Pearson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chad Mendes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chad Mendes looks to mount Ross Pearson...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson tries to move on the ground and shows Chad Mendes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pearson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Mendes is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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A wicked punch by Ross Pearson
goes awry.
Chad Mendes goes with a looping right hand while Ross Pearson jumps back and jabs
Pearson seems staggered and Chad Mendes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pearson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pearson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Chad Mendes is cooling the fight on the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Mendes is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Pearson
Mendes tries to move to full mount
Mendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Chad Mendes tries to open Pearson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chad Mendes. Pearson is unable to cover himself now!
Pearson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Mendes suddenly holds Ross Pearson's arm and tries an armbar!
Pearson almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Chad Mendes by Submission (Armbar) at 1:22 Round 4
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 6/17 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 36/40 (90%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 682 s
Statistics: Ross Pearson
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 682 s
Okay, so Pearson was dominating this fight. My 4-year-old ran up to me and asked me to read her a birthday invite she recieved and when I finished, Mendes has totally taken over this fight, and all but finished Ross. Ross died early the next round. Anything can happen at any time in MMA.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!