Post by The Sandman on Jul 18, 2022 17:54:02 GMT -5
Jeremy Stephens! Jeremy Stephens! This is what the people are chanting here.
Chad Mendes shifts back and forth nervously.
Jeremy Stephens looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jeremy Stephens is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Jeremy Stephens comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Chad Mendes and Jeremy Stephens touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brutal combination from Jeremy Stephens!
Mad Chendes moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Lil Heathen!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Chad Mendes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jeremy Stephens!
Lil Heathen has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
That punishment by Jeremy Stephens has left Mad Chendes staggered! Jeremy Stephens should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mad Chendes is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens shows great balance while pushing away Chad Mendes
Tremendous strikes from Lil Heathen!
Some big punches are landing!
Not a desiderable position that Mad Chendes is in now. Jeremy Stephens is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lil Heathen moves backwards and Chad Mendes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Lil Heathen moves backwards and Chad Mendes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mad Chendes and Lil Heathen circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Mad Chendes and Lil Heathen circle around the center of the cage.
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jeremy Stephens is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... Lil Heathen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Jeremy Stephens positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mad Chendes's abdomen
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens rolls Chad Mendes to his stomach and takes his back!
Lil Heathen is in rear mount over Mad Chendes
Lil Heathen tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mad Chendes! Lil Heathen has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Lil Heathen is in rear mount over Mad Chendes with one hook in
Lil Heathen breaths deeply while on the ground
Lil Heathen is in rear mount over Mad Chendes with one hook in
Mad Chendes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Chad Mendes uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
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.
Mad Chendes seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chad Mendes!
Lil Heathen ducks under...
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lil Heathen and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Lil Heathen goes to the body...
his punches graze Mad Chendes's arm.
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mad Chendes.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes tries to escape from the closed guard
Chad Mendes any adventage in the ground.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lil Heathen covers himself well
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes looks to posture up and open Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Jeremy Stephens launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Chad Mendes jumps back and jabs
Mad Chendes seems staggered and Jeremy Stephens runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lil Heathen launches a furious low kick!
Mad Chendes blocks.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Jeremy Stephens, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jeremy Stephens jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mad Chendes decides to launch some tentative punches
Chad Mendes takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chad Mendes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lil Heathen goes down.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Lil Heathen tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes tries to open up Lil Heathen with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Lil Heathen is trying to block them with his hands...
Lil Heathen's Chin is beginning to swell
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mad Chendes looks to work from half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lil Heathen is covering himself! Mad Chendes tries to force the situation and Lil Heathen clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Lil Heathen locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Chad Mendes unil he can pull his arm free! Mad Chendes lost his dominant position.
Mad Chendes clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mad Chendes is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Chad Mendes looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Lil Heathen measures the resilience of Mad Chendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mad Chendes's side.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chad Mendes rolls Jeremy Stephens to his stomach and takes his back!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mad Chendes tries to cover his face,
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lil Heathen! Mad Chendes has one hook in and keeps working!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with one hook in
Mad Chendes has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lil Heathen.
Nicely done! Mad Chendes now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Lil Heathen measures the resilience of Mad Chendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mad Chendes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Mad Chendes tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lil Heathen!
Mad Chendes has one of his arm over Jeremy Stephens's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Mad Chendes is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lil Heathen, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Mad Chendes moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Mad Chendes is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lil Heathen, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Mad Chendes moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Mad Chendes tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lil Heathen!
Lil Heathen rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Chad Mendes
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lil Heathen moves backwards and Chad Mendes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A bunch of leg kicks from Jeremy Stephens
are blocked by Mad Chendes.
Lil Heathen launches a hook to the body
Chad Mendes moves aside looking for a counter...
Mad Chendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Lil Heathen, 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
Chad Mendes is measuring Lil Heathen with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nice beating Chad Mendes has received.
Chad Mendes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mad Chendes.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lil Heathen covers himself well
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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mad Chendes.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Lil Heathen misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mad Chendes 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.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes pushes Lil Heathen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mad Chendes who is in full mount! Lil Heathen is in trouble now!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Lil Heathen launches a few weak punches
Mad Chendes blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Chad Mendes jabs at Lil Heathen
hitting his chest.
Nice punches from Jeremy Stephens.
Even nicer blocks from Mad Chendes.
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mad Chendes is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Chad Mendes looks to pass to mount...
Mad Chendes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jeremy Stephens.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lil Heathen misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mad Chendes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jeremy Stephens. 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lil Heathen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes is getting frustrated here.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Lil Heathen's ribs.
Lil Heathen is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Lil Heathen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mad Chendes looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes is cooling the fight on the ground
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.
Lil Heathen throws a low kick
Chad Mendes blocks.
Lil Heathen launches a furious low kick!
Mad Chendes blocks.
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chad Mendes fires an unorthodox punch to Lil Heathen's torso
that hits its mark.
Mad Chendes steps forward
Lil Heathen feints.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Mad Chendes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Mad Chendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes tries to move to full mount
Mad Chendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Chad Mendes tries to better his position on the ground...
Mad Chendes is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Chad Mendes tries a hook to the body
and hits Lil Heathen's ribs hard
Chad Mendes jabs at Lil Heathen
hitting his chest.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Lil Heathen studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jeremy Stephens can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jeremy Stephens charges at Mad Chendes throwing flurries left and right.
Chad Mendes gets out of the way.
Jeremy Stephens moves forward and launches a low kick.
Mad Chendes blocks that.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jeremy Stephens attempts to cut off Mad Chendes with punches
Mad Chendes avoids getting cornered.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jeremy Stephens takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lil Heathen studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Mad Chendes steps forward
Lil Heathen feints.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Mad Chendes moves backwards and Jeremy Stephens is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lil Heathen moves backwards and Chad Mendes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Chad Mendes.
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Round 5
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Chad Mendes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mad Chendes looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jeremy Stephens's punches
Lil Heathen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mad Chendes.
Lil Heathen has a small cut in his Right eye
Mad Chendes leads with a punch
Jeremy Stephens evades but whiffs with a counter.
Mad Chendes is trying to counter now!
Mad Chendes moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lil Heathen with a double overhooks!
Mad Chendes moves backwards and Jeremy Stephens is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mad Chendes 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 Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes moves on the ground
Chad Mendes moves to side mount
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Lil Heathen launches a few weak punches
Mad Chendes blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chad Mendes looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Lil Heathen clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes rolls him over and takes his back!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jeremy Stephens can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Jeremy Stephens is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lil Heathen steps backwards away from Chad Mendes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from Mad Chendes!
Some big punches are landing!
Lil Heathen has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Mad Chendes 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 Lil Heathen
Lil Heathen tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Chad Mendes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Lil Heathen clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Chad Mendes looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Lil Heathen and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Lil Heathen and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Jeremy Stephens launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mad Chendes blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Mad Chendes!
Some big punches are landing!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Chad Mendes.
Winner is Chad Mendes by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/14 (86%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 7/38 (18%)
Kicks 1/9 (11%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/32 (19%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Pretty even fight, since neither guy showed up healthy for this one. HALF HEALTH IS NOT HEATHY PEOPLE!!!
Anyways, this happened.
Chad Mendes shifts back and forth nervously.
Jeremy Stephens looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jeremy Stephens is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Jeremy Stephens comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Chad Mendes and Jeremy Stephens touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brutal combination from Jeremy Stephens!
Mad Chendes moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Lil Heathen!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Chad Mendes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jeremy Stephens!
Lil Heathen has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
That punishment by Jeremy Stephens has left Mad Chendes staggered! Jeremy Stephens should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mad Chendes is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens shows great balance while pushing away Chad Mendes
Tremendous strikes from Lil Heathen!
Some big punches are landing!
Not a desiderable position that Mad Chendes is in now. Jeremy Stephens is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lil Heathen moves backwards and Chad Mendes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Lil Heathen moves backwards and Chad Mendes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mad Chendes and Lil Heathen circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Mad Chendes and Lil Heathen circle around the center of the cage.
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jeremy Stephens is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... Lil Heathen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Jeremy Stephens positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mad Chendes's abdomen
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens rolls Chad Mendes to his stomach and takes his back!
Lil Heathen is in rear mount over Mad Chendes
Lil Heathen tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mad Chendes! Lil Heathen has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Lil Heathen is in rear mount over Mad Chendes with one hook in
Lil Heathen breaths deeply while on the ground
Lil Heathen is in rear mount over Mad Chendes with one hook in
Mad Chendes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Chad Mendes uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
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.
Mad Chendes seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chad Mendes!
Lil Heathen ducks under...
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lil Heathen and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Lil Heathen goes to the body...
his punches graze Mad Chendes's arm.
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mad Chendes.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes tries to escape from the closed guard
Chad Mendes any adventage in the ground.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lil Heathen covers himself well
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes looks to posture up and open Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Jeremy Stephens launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Chad Mendes jumps back and jabs
Mad Chendes seems staggered and Jeremy Stephens runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lil Heathen launches a furious low kick!
Mad Chendes blocks.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Jeremy Stephens, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jeremy Stephens jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mad Chendes decides to launch some tentative punches
Chad Mendes takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chad Mendes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lil Heathen goes down.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Lil Heathen tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes tries to open up Lil Heathen with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Lil Heathen is trying to block them with his hands...
Lil Heathen's Chin is beginning to swell
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mad Chendes looks to work from half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lil Heathen is covering himself! Mad Chendes tries to force the situation and Lil Heathen clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Lil Heathen locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Chad Mendes unil he can pull his arm free! Mad Chendes lost his dominant position.
Mad Chendes clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mad Chendes is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Chad Mendes looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Lil Heathen measures the resilience of Mad Chendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mad Chendes's side.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chad Mendes rolls Jeremy Stephens to his stomach and takes his back!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mad Chendes tries to cover his face,
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lil Heathen! Mad Chendes has one hook in and keeps working!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with one hook in
Mad Chendes has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lil Heathen.
Nicely done! Mad Chendes now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Lil Heathen measures the resilience of Mad Chendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mad Chendes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Mad Chendes tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lil Heathen!
Mad Chendes has one of his arm over Jeremy Stephens's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Mad Chendes is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lil Heathen, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Mad Chendes moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Mad Chendes is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lil Heathen, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Mad Chendes moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen with two hooks in
Mad Chendes tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lil Heathen!
Lil Heathen rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Chad Mendes
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lil Heathen moves backwards and Chad Mendes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A bunch of leg kicks from Jeremy Stephens
are blocked by Mad Chendes.
Lil Heathen launches a hook to the body
Chad Mendes moves aside looking for a counter...
Mad Chendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Lil Heathen, 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
Chad Mendes is measuring Lil Heathen with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nice beating Chad Mendes has received.
Chad Mendes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mad Chendes.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lil Heathen covers himself well
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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mad Chendes.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Lil Heathen misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mad Chendes 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.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes pushes Lil Heathen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mad Chendes who is in full mount! Lil Heathen is in trouble now!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Lil Heathen launches a few weak punches
Mad Chendes blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Chad Mendes jabs at Lil Heathen
hitting his chest.
Nice punches from Jeremy Stephens.
Even nicer blocks from Mad Chendes.
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mad Chendes is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Chad Mendes looks to pass to mount...
Mad Chendes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jeremy Stephens.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lil Heathen misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mad Chendes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jeremy Stephens. 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lil Heathen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes is getting frustrated here.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Lil Heathen's ribs.
Lil Heathen is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Lil Heathen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mad Chendes looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes is cooling the fight on the ground
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.
Lil Heathen throws a low kick
Chad Mendes blocks.
Lil Heathen launches a furious low kick!
Mad Chendes blocks.
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chad Mendes fires an unorthodox punch to Lil Heathen's torso
that hits its mark.
Mad Chendes steps forward
Lil Heathen feints.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Mad Chendes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Mad Chendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes tries to move to full mount
Mad Chendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Chad Mendes tries to better his position on the ground...
Mad Chendes is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Chad Mendes tries a hook to the body
and hits Lil Heathen's ribs hard
Chad Mendes jabs at Lil Heathen
hitting his chest.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Lil Heathen studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jeremy Stephens can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jeremy Stephens charges at Mad Chendes throwing flurries left and right.
Chad Mendes gets out of the way.
Jeremy Stephens moves forward and launches a low kick.
Mad Chendes blocks that.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jeremy Stephens attempts to cut off Mad Chendes with punches
Mad Chendes avoids getting cornered.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jeremy Stephens takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lil Heathen studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Mad Chendes steps forward
Lil Heathen feints.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Mad Chendes moves backwards and Jeremy Stephens is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lil Heathen moves backwards and Chad Mendes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Chad Mendes.
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Round 5
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Chad Mendes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mad Chendes looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jeremy Stephens's punches
Lil Heathen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mad Chendes.
Lil Heathen has a small cut in his Right eye
Mad Chendes leads with a punch
Jeremy Stephens evades but whiffs with a counter.
Mad Chendes is trying to counter now!
Mad Chendes moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lil Heathen with a double overhooks!
Mad Chendes moves backwards and Jeremy Stephens is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mad Chendes 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 Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes moves on the ground
Chad Mendes moves to side mount
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Lil Heathen launches a few weak punches
Mad Chendes blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Mad Chendes is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chad Mendes looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Lil Heathen clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes rolls him over and takes his back!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jeremy Stephens can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Jeremy Stephens is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lil Heathen steps backwards away from Chad Mendes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from Mad Chendes!
Some big punches are landing!
Lil Heathen has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Mad Chendes 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 Lil Heathen
Lil Heathen tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lil Heathen
Mad Chendes moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Lil Heathen
Chad Mendes tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Chad Mendes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Lil Heathen clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Chad Mendes looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Mad Chendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Lil Heathen and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Lil Heathen and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Jeremy Stephens launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mad Chendes blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Mad Chendes!
Some big punches are landing!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Chad Mendes.
Winner is Chad Mendes by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/14 (86%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 7/38 (18%)
Kicks 1/9 (11%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/32 (19%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Pretty even fight, since neither guy showed up healthy for this one. HALF HEALTH IS NOT HEATHY PEOPLE!!!
Anyways, this happened.
