Post by The Sandman on Aug 13, 2022 5:55:33 GMT -5
Mad Chendes enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Chad Mendes doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Aljamain Sterling is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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Chad Mendes and Aljamain Sterling touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chad Mendes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The DQ Champ into his guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Aljamain Sterling 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 Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the full mount...
Chad Mendes is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Aljamain Sterling sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mike Beltran didn't see that!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Pitty-pat punches from Mad Chendes
Aljamain Sterling doesn't flinch.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ looks to be in very good shape.
Aljamain Sterling attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes tries to jump to side mount.
Aljamain Sterling jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes looks to be in very good shape.
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Aljamain Sterling moves to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The DQ Champ is covering himself! Mad Chendes tries to force the situation and The DQ Champ clumsily gives his back!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ 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 The DQ Champ control.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
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 2:55 in the 1 round
Mad Chendes is holding Aljamain Sterling's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
The DQ Champ Hyper-extended his left arm
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Mad Chendes goes for an armbar!
Aljamain Sterling breaks the lock and pushes away Chad Mendes, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Chad Mendes. 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Aljamain Sterling who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Chad Mendes pushes away The DQ Champ trying to keep the fight at striking range
The DQ Champ stumbles backwards and Chad Mendes circles to get the center of the cage
Aljamain Sterling takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mad Chendes and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The DQ Champ sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mad Chendes won't budge, forcing The DQ Champ to pull guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Aljamain Sterling holds Chad Mendes and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Aljamain Sterling looks to counter!
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... The DQ Champ 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 The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The DQ Champ.
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Round 2
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Chad Mendes throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The DQ Champ.
Aljamain Sterling is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Aljamain Sterling jumps and scissors Chad Mendes's left leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Chad Mendes's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Aljamain Sterling remains on the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Mad Chendes is standing while The DQ Champ is on the ground on his back
Mad Chendes opts to jump inside The DQ Champ's guard.
The DQ Champ didn't see that coming. Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ now.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Chad Mendes tries to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Chad Mendes passes momentarily but Aljamain Sterling regains half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The DQ Champ is locking that Triangle Choke...
Mad Chendes struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes tries to jump to side mount.
Aljamain Sterling closed his guard around Chad Mendes.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mad Chendes blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Chad Mendes tries to free his leg
Aljamain Sterling 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.
Aljamain Sterling and Mad Chendes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Aljamain Sterling is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chad Mendes fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The DQ Champ blocks that. It was easy!
The DQ Champ fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chad Mendes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
The DQ Champ blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Aljamain Sterling looks to counter!
Aljamain Sterling pushes Chad Mendes against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The DQ Champ jumps and tries to free his leg! Mad Chendes doesn't allow this but Aljamain Sterling is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Aljamain Sterling isolates Chad Mendes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
The DQ Champ is locking that armbar...
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Aljamain Sterling lost his dominant position.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The DQ Champ from the side mount!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Aljamain Sterling takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Chad Mendes
The DQ Champ tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aljamain Sterling controls the situation despite Chad Mendes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
The DQ Champ blocks them effectively.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard...
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Aljamain Sterling doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mad Chendes clumsily fails here and it's time for Aljamain Sterling to fight back!
The DQ Champ suddenly holds Chad Mendes's arm and tries an armbar!
Mad Chendes can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Aljamain Sterling!
Mike Beltran 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mad Chendes steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Chad Mendes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Aljamain Sterling swings and Mad Chendes has to retreat
Mad Chendes pushes Aljamain Sterling and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Aljamain Sterling!
Mad Chendes is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mike Beltran separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Aljamain Sterling fakes a move and moves laterally.
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Aljamain Sterling tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mad Chendes is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
The DQ Champ blocks them effectively.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Deep breaths from Chad Mendes who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
The DQ Champ blocks those punches
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The DQ Champ's ribs.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The DQ Champ's ribs.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Aljamain Sterling goes for an americana!
Mad Chendes breaks free.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes tries to show some ground skills
Chad Mendes put The DQ Champ in half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Aljamain Sterling tries to free his leg...
Aljamain Sterling uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mad Chendes's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes breaths deeply while on the ground
Mike Beltran 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The DQ Champ looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chad Mendes's punches
The DQ Champ is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mad Chendes.
Aljamain Sterling takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mad Chendes is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chad Mendes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Mad Chendes blocks that. It was easy!
The DQ Champ misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mad Chendes moves forward looking for some action
Chad Mendes shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Chad Mendes tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The DQ Champ is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The DQ Champ is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Aljamain Sterling slightly pushes Mad Chendes into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mike Beltran sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Aljamain Sterling is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mad Chendes goes down.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Deep breaths from Chad Mendes who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
The DQ Champ blocks those punches
Mad Chendes misses a step and Aljamain Sterling sees an opportunity to counter him!
The DQ Champ struggles on the ground and tries to break Chad Mendes's guard...
Mad Chendes doesn't want to free his opponent and The DQ Champ continues in closed guard
Mike Beltran 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Aljamain Sterling's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mad Chendes.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Chad Mendes is looking to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Aljamain Sterling has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries an armbar from the bottom!
Mad Chendes struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
The DQ Champ is locking that armbar...
Mad Chendes's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Chad Mendes breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Aljamain Sterling sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ attempts a triangle from bottom! Chad Mendes slips out. The DQ Champ 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.
Mad Chendes is trying to counter now!
Mad Chendes cartwheels towards The DQ Champ!
The DQ Champ fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Aljamain Sterling sits up and gets an arm around Mad Chendes's neck!
Mad Chendes struggles to free himself
Mad Chendes pushes Aljamain Sterling back to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling throws up a triangle attempt!
Chad Mendes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ breaths deeply while on the ground
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Chad Mendes tries to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Aljamain Sterling's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mad Chendes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ is in open guard over Mad Chendes... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Mad Chendes struggles to free himself
The DQ Champ is locking that Kneebar...
The DQ Champ is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in Mad Chendes's eyes...
Mad Chendes hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Aljamain Sterling appears to be unbreakable
The DQ Champ secures the lock while Chad Mendes refuses to tap... Mike Beltran jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Aljamain Sterling by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:07 Round 4
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/24 (17%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 701 s
Statistics: Aljamain Sterling
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 710 s
Shawn didn't do much here.
Chad Mendes doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Aljamain Sterling is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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Chad Mendes and Aljamain Sterling touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chad Mendes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The DQ Champ into his guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Aljamain Sterling 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 Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the full mount...
Chad Mendes is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Aljamain Sterling sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mike Beltran didn't see that!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Pitty-pat punches from Mad Chendes
Aljamain Sterling doesn't flinch.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ looks to be in very good shape.
Aljamain Sterling attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes tries to jump to side mount.
Aljamain Sterling jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes looks to be in very good shape.
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Aljamain Sterling moves to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The DQ Champ is covering himself! Mad Chendes tries to force the situation and The DQ Champ clumsily gives his back!
Mad Chendes is in rear mount over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ 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 The DQ Champ control.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
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 2:55 in the 1 round
Mad Chendes is holding Aljamain Sterling's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
The DQ Champ Hyper-extended his left arm
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Mad Chendes goes for an armbar!
Aljamain Sterling breaks the lock and pushes away Chad Mendes, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Chad Mendes. 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Aljamain Sterling who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Chad Mendes pushes away The DQ Champ trying to keep the fight at striking range
The DQ Champ stumbles backwards and Chad Mendes circles to get the center of the cage
Aljamain Sterling takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mad Chendes and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
Mad Chendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The DQ Champ sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mad Chendes won't budge, forcing The DQ Champ to pull guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Aljamain Sterling holds Chad Mendes and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Aljamain Sterling looks to counter!
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... The DQ Champ 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 The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The DQ Champ.
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Round 2
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Chad Mendes throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The DQ Champ.
Aljamain Sterling is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Aljamain Sterling jumps and scissors Chad Mendes's left leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Chad Mendes's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Aljamain Sterling remains on the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Mad Chendes is standing while The DQ Champ is on the ground on his back
Mad Chendes opts to jump inside The DQ Champ's guard.
The DQ Champ didn't see that coming. Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ now.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Chad Mendes tries to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Chad Mendes passes momentarily but Aljamain Sterling regains half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The DQ Champ is locking that Triangle Choke...
Mad Chendes struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes tries to jump to side mount.
Aljamain Sterling closed his guard around Chad Mendes.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries to close his guard around Mad Chendes
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mad Chendes blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Chad Mendes tries to free his leg
Aljamain Sterling 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.
Aljamain Sterling and Mad Chendes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Aljamain Sterling is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chad Mendes fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The DQ Champ blocks that. It was easy!
The DQ Champ fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chad Mendes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
The DQ Champ blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Aljamain Sterling looks to counter!
Aljamain Sterling pushes Chad Mendes against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The DQ Champ jumps and tries to free his leg! Mad Chendes doesn't allow this but Aljamain Sterling is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Aljamain Sterling isolates Chad Mendes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
The DQ Champ is locking that armbar...
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Aljamain Sterling lost his dominant position.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The DQ Champ from the side mount!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Aljamain Sterling takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Mad Chendes is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Chad Mendes
The DQ Champ tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aljamain Sterling controls the situation despite Chad Mendes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
The DQ Champ blocks them effectively.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard...
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Aljamain Sterling doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mad Chendes clumsily fails here and it's time for Aljamain Sterling to fight back!
The DQ Champ suddenly holds Chad Mendes's arm and tries an armbar!
Mad Chendes can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Aljamain Sterling!
Mike Beltran 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mad Chendes steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Chad Mendes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Aljamain Sterling swings and Mad Chendes has to retreat
Mad Chendes pushes Aljamain Sterling and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Aljamain Sterling!
Mad Chendes is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mike Beltran separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Aljamain Sterling fakes a move and moves laterally.
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Aljamain Sterling tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mad Chendes is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
The DQ Champ blocks them effectively.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Deep breaths from Chad Mendes who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
The DQ Champ blocks those punches
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The DQ Champ's ribs.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The DQ Champ's ribs.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Aljamain Sterling goes for an americana!
Mad Chendes breaks free.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes tries to show some ground skills
Chad Mendes put The DQ Champ in half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Mad Chendes
Aljamain Sterling tries to free his leg...
Aljamain Sterling uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mad Chendes's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mad Chendes breaths deeply while on the ground
Mike Beltran 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The DQ Champ looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chad Mendes's punches
The DQ Champ is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mad Chendes.
Aljamain Sterling takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mad Chendes is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chad Mendes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Mad Chendes blocks that. It was easy!
The DQ Champ misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mad Chendes moves forward looking for some action
Chad Mendes shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Chad Mendes tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The DQ Champ is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The DQ Champ is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Aljamain Sterling slightly pushes Mad Chendes into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mike Beltran sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Aljamain Sterling is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mad Chendes goes down.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Mad Chendes tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Mad Chendes
Mad Chendes is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Deep breaths from Chad Mendes who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
The DQ Champ blocks those punches
Mad Chendes misses a step and Aljamain Sterling sees an opportunity to counter him!
The DQ Champ struggles on the ground and tries to break Chad Mendes's guard...
Mad Chendes doesn't want to free his opponent and The DQ Champ continues in closed guard
Mike Beltran 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Aljamain Sterling's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mad Chendes.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Chad Mendes is looking to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Aljamain Sterling has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries an armbar from the bottom!
Mad Chendes struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
The DQ Champ is locking that armbar...
Mad Chendes's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Chad Mendes breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Chad Mendes looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Aljamain Sterling sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ attempts a triangle from bottom! Chad Mendes slips out. The DQ Champ 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.
Mad Chendes is trying to counter now!
Mad Chendes cartwheels towards The DQ Champ!
The DQ Champ fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Aljamain Sterling sits up and gets an arm around Mad Chendes's neck!
Mad Chendes struggles to free himself
Mad Chendes pushes Aljamain Sterling back to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling throws up a triangle attempt!
Chad Mendes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ breaths deeply while on the ground
Chad Mendes is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Chad Mendes tries to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Aljamain Sterling's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mad Chendes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Mad Chendes
The DQ Champ is in open guard over Mad Chendes... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Mad Chendes struggles to free himself
The DQ Champ is locking that Kneebar...
The DQ Champ is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in Mad Chendes's eyes...
Mad Chendes hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Aljamain Sterling appears to be unbreakable
The DQ Champ secures the lock while Chad Mendes refuses to tap... Mike Beltran jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Aljamain Sterling by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:07 Round 4
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/24 (17%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 701 s
Statistics: Aljamain Sterling
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 710 s
Shawn didn't do much here.
