Post by The Sandmen on Jan 31, 2016 15:35:29 GMT -5
Chad Mendes doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Donald Cerrone looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Donald Cerrone launches a body shot
Mendes dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Cerrone begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mendes
this is getting worse and worse for Mendes
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Cerrone decides to launch some tentative punches
Chad Mendes takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chad Mendes throws a combo
Cerrone punches back but nobody connects.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Mendes is holding Donald Cerrone's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone 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 side mount over Donald Cerrone
Chad Mendes looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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 Donald Cerrone
Mendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Mendes knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Cerrone tries to escape from the full mount...
Chad Mendes is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Chad Mendes throws down elbows...
Cerrone is not making himself an easy target.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Not a desiderable position that Cerrone is in now. Chad Mendes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mendes tries to jump to side mount.
Donald Cerrone closed his guard around Chad Mendes.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Chad Mendes looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Mendes catch Donald Cerrone's right arm and tries a kimura
Donald Cerrone holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Donald Cerrone down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Mendes fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Donald Cerrone's arm and tries an armbar!
Cerrone holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Cerrone's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chad Mendes.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Cerrone's ribs.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Not a desiderable position that Mendes is in now. Donald Cerrone is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Cerrone tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chad Mendes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Chad Mendes
tags Cerrone.
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Donald Cerrone's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mendes.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Cerrone
Mendes is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Chad Mendes has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Mendes seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Donald Cerrone didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Chad Mendes throws a flurry of punches at Cerrone...
A lot of them are hitting Cerrone's face
Cerrone's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Mendes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Cerrone
Mendes is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Cerrone catch Chad Mendes's right arm and tries a kimura
Chad Mendes holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Chad Mendes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes was tooling Donald Cerrone for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Donald Cerrone lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cerrone moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Mendes
Cerrone is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cerrone moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Mendes
Donald Cerrone pushes Chad Mendes against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chad Mendes struggles not allowing Donald Cerrone improve his position.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Mendes tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Mendes
Cerrone is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Chad Mendes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Cerrone tries to escape from the full mount...
Chad Mendes is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to show some ground skills
Mendes uses his strength to keep Mendes at a disadvantage
Herb Dean 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mendes quickly defends.
Donald Cerrone launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mendes blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chad Mendes's cheek! Mendes stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Cerrone is standing while Mendes is on the ground on his back
Cerrone decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mendes's guard.
Mendes tries to fight back with his feet and Cerrone just needs another plan now.
Mendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chad Mendes launches an up-kick intended for Donald Cerrone's head...
Cerrone leans out of the way.
Cerrone is standing while Mendes is on the ground on his back
Cerrone moves backwards and gestures for Chad Mendes to stand up.
Chad Mendes is on his feet again.
Mendes looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Donald Cerrone's punches
Mendes measures the resilience of Cerrone's chin with an uppercut while Cerrone lands some great crosses.
Some counter punches against Donald Cerrone
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Mendes followed by a hard jab
Donald Cerrone stumbles back.
Donald Cerrone attempts to cut off Mendes with punches
Mendes avoids getting cornered.
Mendes is holding Donald Cerrone's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Chad Mendes wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Mendes drills Donald Cerrone's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cerrone's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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 open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Mendes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone has found an opening in the defense of Mendes, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Mendes is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Chad Mendes's Chin
Cerrone is holding Chad Mendes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes shows great balance while pushing away Donald Cerrone
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Mendes is holding Donald Cerrone's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Chad Mendes looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Donald Cerrone takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Cerrone
Mendes is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Chad Mendes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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 closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Donald Cerrone has seen better days.
Donald Cerrone fakes a punch and launches himself over Mendes!
Chad Mendes is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cerrone and pushes him away!
Cerrone steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Donald Cerrone tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Chad Mendes's knows what to do here and blocks them
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone paws at Mendes.
Mendes answers with solid punches!
A right hand from Chad Mendes
makes Cerrone stumble back!
Cerrone crumples to the mat and Mendes moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Chad Mendes by KO (Punch) at 2:19 Round 3
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 14/16 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/25 (72%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 478 s
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 8/29 (28%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 460 s
Mendes was doing dominating, Cerrone started to fight back, then Mendes flash KOed him.
Donald Cerrone looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Donald Cerrone launches a body shot
Mendes dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Cerrone begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mendes
this is getting worse and worse for Mendes
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Cerrone decides to launch some tentative punches
Chad Mendes takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chad Mendes throws a combo
Cerrone punches back but nobody connects.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Mendes is holding Donald Cerrone's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone 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 side mount over Donald Cerrone
Chad Mendes looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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 Donald Cerrone
Mendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Mendes knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Cerrone tries to escape from the full mount...
Chad Mendes is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Chad Mendes throws down elbows...
Cerrone is not making himself an easy target.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Not a desiderable position that Cerrone is in now. Chad Mendes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mendes tries to jump to side mount.
Donald Cerrone closed his guard around Chad Mendes.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Chad Mendes looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Mendes catch Donald Cerrone's right arm and tries a kimura
Donald Cerrone holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Donald Cerrone down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Mendes fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Donald Cerrone's arm and tries an armbar!
Cerrone holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Cerrone's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chad Mendes.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Cerrone's ribs.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Not a desiderable position that Mendes is in now. Donald Cerrone is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Cerrone tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chad Mendes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Chad Mendes
tags Cerrone.
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Donald Cerrone's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mendes.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Cerrone
Mendes is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Chad Mendes has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Mendes seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Donald Cerrone didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Chad Mendes throws a flurry of punches at Cerrone...
A lot of them are hitting Cerrone's face
Cerrone's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Mendes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Cerrone
Mendes is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Cerrone catch Chad Mendes's right arm and tries a kimura
Chad Mendes holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Chad Mendes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes was tooling Donald Cerrone for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Donald Cerrone lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cerrone moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Mendes
Cerrone is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cerrone moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Mendes
Donald Cerrone pushes Chad Mendes against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chad Mendes struggles not allowing Donald Cerrone improve his position.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Mendes tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Mendes
Cerrone is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Chad Mendes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Cerrone tries to escape from the full mount...
Chad Mendes is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to show some ground skills
Mendes uses his strength to keep Mendes at a disadvantage
Herb Dean 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mendes quickly defends.
Donald Cerrone launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mendes blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chad Mendes's cheek! Mendes stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Cerrone is standing while Mendes is on the ground on his back
Cerrone decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mendes's guard.
Mendes tries to fight back with his feet and Cerrone just needs another plan now.
Mendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chad Mendes launches an up-kick intended for Donald Cerrone's head...
Cerrone leans out of the way.
Cerrone is standing while Mendes is on the ground on his back
Cerrone moves backwards and gestures for Chad Mendes to stand up.
Chad Mendes is on his feet again.
Mendes looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Donald Cerrone's punches
Mendes measures the resilience of Cerrone's chin with an uppercut while Cerrone lands some great crosses.
Some counter punches against Donald Cerrone
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Mendes followed by a hard jab
Donald Cerrone stumbles back.
Donald Cerrone attempts to cut off Mendes with punches
Mendes avoids getting cornered.
Mendes is holding Donald Cerrone's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Chad Mendes wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Mendes drills Donald Cerrone's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cerrone's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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 open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Mendes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone has found an opening in the defense of Mendes, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Mendes is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Chad Mendes's Chin
Cerrone is holding Chad Mendes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes shows great balance while pushing away Donald Cerrone
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Mendes is holding Donald Cerrone's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Chad Mendes looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Donald Cerrone takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Cerrone
Mendes is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Chad Mendes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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 closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Donald Cerrone has seen better days.
Donald Cerrone fakes a punch and launches himself over Mendes!
Chad Mendes is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cerrone and pushes him away!
Cerrone steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Donald Cerrone tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Chad Mendes's knows what to do here and blocks them
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone paws at Mendes.
Mendes answers with solid punches!
A right hand from Chad Mendes
makes Cerrone stumble back!
Cerrone crumples to the mat and Mendes moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Chad Mendes by KO (Punch) at 2:19 Round 3
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 14/16 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/25 (72%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 478 s
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 8/29 (28%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 460 s
Mendes was doing dominating, Cerrone started to fight back, then Mendes flash KOed him.