Post by The Sandman on Aug 10, 2022 0:34:39 GMT -5
Chad Mendes is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden).
Chad Mendes shifts back and forth nervously.
Kenny Florian looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kenny Florian is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Kenny Florian comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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Mad Chendes and KenFlo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chad Mendes!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kenny Florian is measuring Mad Chendes with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
KenFlo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chad Mendes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Mad Chendes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
KenFlo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kenny Florian fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Mad Chendes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian isolates Chad Mendes's left arm looking for an armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Mad Chendes's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
Mad Chendes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mad Chendes struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes tries to escape from the full mount...
Kenny Florian is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes tries to show some ground skills
KenFlo uses his strength to keep KenFlo at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Chad Mendes sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Chad Mendes tries to close the guard.
Mad Chendes put Kenny Florian in closed guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
KenFlo is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to escape from the closed guard
Mad Chendes succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to move to full mount
Mad Chendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Mad Chendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chad Mendes rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over KenFlo
KenFlo has Mad Chendes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mad Chendes is unable to move under KenFlo control.
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mad Chendes tries to get a hook in!
KenFlo rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Kevin MacDonald has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Chad Mendes!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Chad Mendes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid jabs from Chad Mendes.
Nice punches.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mad Chendes who is in full mount! KenFlo is in trouble now!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Pitty-pat punches from Mad Chendes
They're bothering KenFlo even though they aren't hurting him.
KenFlo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to KenFlo
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Chad Mendes slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chad Mendes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Chad Mendes fires an unorthodox punch to KenFlo's torso
that hits its mark.
KenFlo and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Chad Mendes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Chad Mendes and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mad Chendes is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mad Chendes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
KenFlo tries to free his leg...
Mad Chendes doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Mad Chendes breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian isolates Chad Mendes's right arm looking for an armbar...
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
KenFlo misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mad Chendes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Kenny Florian
gets blocked by Mad Chendes.
KenFlo launches a flurry of punches
Mad Chendes slips out of danger.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Chad Mendes
that forces KenFlo to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Mad Chendes and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo is holding Chad Mendes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting KenFlo's ribs.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian isolates Chad Mendes's right arm looking for an armbar...
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chad Mendes 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 KenFlo's moves.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Mad Chendes breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Kenny Florian hooks Mad Chendes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chad Mendes manages to kick KenFlo away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to KenFlo
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mad Chendes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mad Chendes is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Mad Chendes studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
KenFlo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. KenFlo is clinching with Mad Chendes.
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chad Mendes embrace and tries to move away...
Chad Mendes pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Chad Mendes tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
KenFlo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mad Chendes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chad Mendes is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard KenFlo's abdomen
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chad Mendes rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over KenFlo
Mad Chendes breaths deeply while on the ground
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over KenFlo
KenFlo has given his back to Chad Mendes who is trying to get one hook in!
Chad Mendes has one hook in!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
KenFlo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Mad Chendes tries to use some of his tricky moves but Mad Chendes's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
KenFlo has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
KenFlo is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Kevin MacDonald has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kenny Florian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chad Mendes jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Mad Chendes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mad Chendes who put distance between them
Mad Chendes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chad Mendes
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to launch a few punches to Kenny Florian
KenFlo is able to achieve closed guard and counter Chad Mendes's punches.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Mad Chendes blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes tries to better his position on the ground...
Mad Chendes breaks the closed guard of Kenny Florian and moves to half guard
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian is fading quickly.
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Chad Mendes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mad Chendes struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Chad Mendes is in KenFlo open guard now
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Chad Mendes.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Mad Chendes uses his strength to keep Mad Chendes at a disadvantage
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll on the ground...
Mad Chendes knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
KenFlo misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chad Mendes is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard KenFlo's abdomen
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Solid jabs from Kenny Florian.
Mad Chendes defends.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mad Chendes.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chad Mendes goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
KenFlo seems staggered and Chad Mendes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
Mad Chendes is connecting with a few punches
Mad Chendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is getting frustrated here.
KenFlo misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mad Chendes tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Chad Mendes.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Mad Chendes doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Chad Mendes looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Mad Chendes tries to open up KenFlo with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and KenFlo is trying to block them with his hands...
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mad Chendes is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from Mad Chendes
They're bothering KenFlo even though they aren't hurting him.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian looks rather shattered.
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Mad Chendes's ribs.
Mad Chendes blocks those punches
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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kenny Florian!
Mad Chendes ducks under...
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Mad Chendes is trying to counter now!
Mad Chendes tries to grapple
He puts KenFlo in a double underhook!
Chad Mendes pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo stumbles backwards and Chad Mendes circles to get the center of the cage
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mad Chendes struggles... Kenny Florian is unable to take him down
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chad Mendes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Chad Mendes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Mad Chendes is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Chad Mendes has punished KenFlo very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
KenFlo and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chad Mendes is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard KenFlo's abdomen
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Mad Chendes fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
KenFlo hold his own hand and breaks Mad Chendes's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chad Mendes.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Chad Mendes sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
KenFlo tries to free his leg...
Mad Chendes doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Mad Chendes breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian 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.
KenFlo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Mad Chendes moves backwards and circles around Kenny Florian.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
KenFlo steps backwards away from Chad Mendes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
KenFlo and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Mad Chendes pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
KenFlo is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Kenny Florian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chad Mendes jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... KenFlo 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 KenFlo
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... KenFlo 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 KenFlo
Kenny Florian overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mad Chendes pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Mad Chendes's ribs.
Mad Chendes blocks those punches
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Chad Mendes is looking to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Chad Mendes gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Chad Mendes looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian is fading quickly.
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chad Mendes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Chad Mendes throws a flurry of punches at KenFlo...
A lot of them are hitting KenFlo's face
KenFlo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Brilliant combination from Kenny Florian
Mad Chendes is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Chad Mendes looks rather shattered.
Mad Chendes is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Chad Mendes looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mad Chendes.
Winner is Chad Mendes by Split decision
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/41 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 837 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 2/17 (12%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 837 s
I guess so. Both guys had stamina pain, and Florian certainly had none at the end of the fight. Nor anywhere else mostly. Mendes was only the tiniest bit better.
Chad Mendes shifts back and forth nervously.
Kenny Florian looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kenny Florian is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Kenny Florian comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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Mad Chendes and KenFlo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chad Mendes!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kenny Florian is measuring Mad Chendes with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
KenFlo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chad Mendes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Mad Chendes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
KenFlo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kenny Florian fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Mad Chendes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian isolates Chad Mendes's left arm looking for an armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Mad Chendes's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
Mad Chendes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mad Chendes struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes tries to escape from the full mount...
Kenny Florian is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes tries to show some ground skills
KenFlo uses his strength to keep KenFlo at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Chad Mendes sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Chad Mendes tries to close the guard.
Mad Chendes put Kenny Florian in closed guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
KenFlo is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to escape from the closed guard
Mad Chendes succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to move to full mount
Mad Chendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Mad Chendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chad Mendes rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over KenFlo
KenFlo has Mad Chendes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mad Chendes is unable to move under KenFlo control.
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mad Chendes tries to get a hook in!
KenFlo rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Kevin MacDonald has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Chad Mendes!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Chad Mendes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid jabs from Chad Mendes.
Nice punches.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mad Chendes who is in full mount! KenFlo is in trouble now!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Pitty-pat punches from Mad Chendes
They're bothering KenFlo even though they aren't hurting him.
KenFlo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to KenFlo
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Chad Mendes slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chad Mendes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Chad Mendes fires an unorthodox punch to KenFlo's torso
that hits its mark.
KenFlo and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Chad Mendes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Chad Mendes and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mad Chendes is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mad Chendes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
KenFlo tries to free his leg...
Mad Chendes doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Mad Chendes breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian isolates Chad Mendes's right arm looking for an armbar...
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
KenFlo misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mad Chendes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Kenny Florian
gets blocked by Mad Chendes.
KenFlo launches a flurry of punches
Mad Chendes slips out of danger.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Chad Mendes
that forces KenFlo to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Mad Chendes and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo is holding Chad Mendes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting KenFlo's ribs.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian isolates Chad Mendes's right arm looking for an armbar...
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chad Mendes 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 KenFlo's moves.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Mad Chendes breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Kenny Florian hooks Mad Chendes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chad Mendes manages to kick KenFlo away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to KenFlo
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mad Chendes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mad Chendes is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Mad Chendes studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
KenFlo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. KenFlo is clinching with Mad Chendes.
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chad Mendes embrace and tries to move away...
Chad Mendes pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Chad Mendes tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
KenFlo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mad Chendes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chad Mendes is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard KenFlo's abdomen
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chad Mendes rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over KenFlo
Mad Chendes breaths deeply while on the ground
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over KenFlo
KenFlo has given his back to Chad Mendes who is trying to get one hook in!
Chad Mendes has one hook in!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
KenFlo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Mad Chendes tries to use some of his tricky moves but Mad Chendes's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
KenFlo has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
KenFlo is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Kevin MacDonald has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kenny Florian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chad Mendes jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Mad Chendes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mad Chendes who put distance between them
Mad Chendes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chad Mendes
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to launch a few punches to Kenny Florian
KenFlo is able to achieve closed guard and counter Chad Mendes's punches.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Mad Chendes blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes tries to better his position on the ground...
Mad Chendes breaks the closed guard of Kenny Florian and moves to half guard
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian is fading quickly.
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Chad Mendes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mad Chendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mad Chendes struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Chad Mendes is in KenFlo open guard now
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Chad Mendes.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Mad Chendes uses his strength to keep Mad Chendes at a disadvantage
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll on the ground...
Mad Chendes knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
KenFlo misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chad Mendes is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard KenFlo's abdomen
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Solid jabs from Kenny Florian.
Mad Chendes defends.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mad Chendes.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chad Mendes goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
KenFlo seems staggered and Chad Mendes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
Mad Chendes is connecting with a few punches
Mad Chendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is getting frustrated here.
KenFlo misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mad Chendes tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Chad Mendes.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Mad Chendes doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Chad Mendes looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Mad Chendes tries to open up KenFlo with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and KenFlo is trying to block them with his hands...
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chad Mendes pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mad Chendes is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from Mad Chendes
They're bothering KenFlo even though they aren't hurting him.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian looks rather shattered.
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Mad Chendes's ribs.
Mad Chendes blocks those punches
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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kenny Florian!
Mad Chendes ducks under...
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Mad Chendes is trying to counter now!
Mad Chendes tries to grapple
He puts KenFlo in a double underhook!
Chad Mendes pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo stumbles backwards and Chad Mendes circles to get the center of the cage
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mad Chendes struggles... Kenny Florian is unable to take him down
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chad Mendes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Chad Mendes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Mad Chendes is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Chad Mendes has punished KenFlo very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
KenFlo and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Chad Mendes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chad Mendes is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard KenFlo's abdomen
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Mad Chendes fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
KenFlo hold his own hand and breaks Mad Chendes's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chad Mendes.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Kenny Florian looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Chad Mendes sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
KenFlo tries to free his leg...
Mad Chendes doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Mad Chendes breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Kenny Florian 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.
KenFlo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Mad Chendes moves backwards and circles around Kenny Florian.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
KenFlo steps backwards away from Chad Mendes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
KenFlo and Mad Chendes circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Mad Chendes pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
KenFlo is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Kenny Florian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chad Mendes jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mad Chendes into his guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... KenFlo 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 KenFlo
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... KenFlo 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 KenFlo
Kenny Florian overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mad Chendes pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Mad Chendes's ribs.
Mad Chendes blocks those punches
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Chad Mendes is looking to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Chad Mendes gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over KenFlo
Mad Chendes tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Chad Mendes looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian is fading quickly.
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chad Mendes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Chad Mendes throws a flurry of punches at KenFlo...
A lot of them are hitting KenFlo's face
KenFlo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Brilliant combination from Kenny Florian
Mad Chendes is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Chad Mendes looks rather shattered.
Mad Chendes is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Chad Mendes looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mad Chendes.
Winner is Chad Mendes by Split decision
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/41 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 837 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 2/17 (12%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 837 s
I guess so. Both guys had stamina pain, and Florian certainly had none at the end of the fight. Nor anywhere else mostly. Mendes was only the tiniest bit better.
