UFC Quick Quote: Chad Mendes sticking to his wrestling roots ahead of Jose Aldo showdown
by Adam Guillen Jr. on Jan 14, 2012 2:00 PM EST
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"I totally understand that you get a lot of MMA fans that don't understand the style of wrestling or they just don't like it, and everyone has an opinion. If it was up to me, of course I would go out there and knock everybody out in the first 30 seconds of a fight. I mean that's the easiest thing to do. You go through a whole camp and you go through the first 30 seconds and the fight is over. Obviously at this level guys are tough and it's not always going to happen that way. It's so much harder going a full fight. We all know wrestling is my strength, and wrestling and cardio and stand-up cardio is completely different. We're looking to exploit that. The wrestling mentality, and I think that's why some people just criticize, but the wrestling mentality is to go, go, go, get your hands on them, grind and wear them out and break them down. A lot of the time that takes a while especially because guys are in such good shape nowadays. That grind, that ability to break your opponent, just takes longer than it used to. I see the criticism, and a lot of people don't like it, but that's my style. I started wrestling when I was five years old, that's what I do, and I haven't lost a round in MMA yet, and that's just the dominating style of wrestlers. Wrestling is my strength, it's my bread and butter, and it's something I'll do till the day I die."
-- In a day and age where knockouts and submissions are all the rage, undefeated (11-0) wrestling powerhouse Chad Mendes tells MMAWeekly.com that fans should not expect a quick finish tonight (Jan. 14, 2012) at UFC 142 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, when he steps inside the Octagon to take on Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight king Jose Aldo. That's because, even though the former NCAA All American wrestler would love nothing more than to score a quick win, he will do what he does best, and that's wear down his opponent and grind out a victory using his extraordinary wrestling skills, even if it takes the full 25 minutes. With four consecutive unanimous decision victories and seven out of 11 going the distance, Mendes may be at risk of being labeled as "boring" or "safe;" however, Mendes won't stray away from what brought him to where he is now, an undefeated mixed martial artist (MMA) who is one win away from becoming a UFC champion. And why should he? Mendes has yet to lose a round in MMA. Of course, the man who will stand across the cage from him has not lost a fight in 13 contests and is one of the most dangerous stand-up specialists in the game today with 12 knockout victories to his credit. Something's got to give. But what?
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Damn it i thought he was going to go out there and strike
Just like he wins all his fights
lol
Man I don’t like when these guys try and play ignorant and say people hate wrestling. Wrestling isn’t the problem, it is when the person uses wrestling to stall their way to a win. That’s what really pisses people off. Inactivity.
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by HitokiriX on Jan 14, 2012 2:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Good point.
No ones asking them to change styles, just asking them to improve. Adding a move active top control would help them even more than just staying on top, it could do wonders for their career.
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by Cyclonejoker on Jan 14, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
B Careful Chad....
….or else you’ll have a whole nation of uneducated fans despising you and pushing you off main cards and out of top level fights. Apparently it’s all about the 20 guys willing to get together and pitch in $5 each – They deserve to be served up highlight real KOs and dramatic submission finishes in every fight. Winning is somewhere lower on the priority list, if you’re not willing to train yourself.
Shut up you cunt.
Just cause you get your faggot fantasies fulfilled by,watching Mendes and Fitch fight, doesn’t mean the rest of us want to see that shit.
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 14, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
fuck this guy
but the wrestling mentality is to go, go, go, get your hands on them, grind and wear them out and avoid the fight from happening
That grind, that ability to lay on your opponent and avoid fighting, just takes longer than it used to.
and I haven’t lost a round in MMA yet, and that’s just the Lay and Pray style of wrestlers.
I hope Aldo TKO’s “Money” with elbows gaurd position
Looking forward to seeing another alpha midget get beatdown!
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"If it was up to me, of course I would go out there and knock everybody out in the first 30 seconds of a fight. I mean that's the easiest thing to do"
so what’s the problem? go do that, everyone will love you and you’ll have an easy day at the office
it’s called mixed martial arts not wrestling, you can’t blame “uneducted” fans for not appreciating wrestling when no fucker turns up for amateur wrestling events as is. you think if you turn an mma fight into that people are going to start liking it all of a sudden?
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Jan 14, 2012 2:16 PM EST reply actions
its what they do to fighters when they get them down that pisses me off
watching an explosive td is as good as watching a knockout strike to me but then they go fucking spoiling it with their stalling shit.Youve got the guy down smash his face in!
"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"
i like that they turn on mma fans...they use the collective "mma fans" because they have none of their own
when fitch’s and mendes’ attack fans it sounds especially bitter because they’re attacking a large group of people who have no interest in them. it’s the equivilant of the x factor contestant who gets 4 no’s and yells “you can’t see that i’m a star”
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Jan 14, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
Same shit you hear all the time from the wrestlers. Yeah you can you your wrestling to hold guys down steal the rounds for the ud but who the fuck wants to watch that shit. I love it when 2 jits guys go at it on the ground. Rolling and transitioning looking for submissions it’s brilliant to watch but to see one guy lay on another for 25 minutes is fucking shit. That’s why wrestling isn’t a professional sport. No fucker wants to watch it.
Not a fan of his style and not a big fan of his in general.
But I get what he means. I won’t expect him to fight to Aldo’s strengths because that’s just silly and reckless especially if he’s so good at wrestling. But I’d still love to see him get finished and hopefully later he rounds out more like the other guys on his team.
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mendes and woodley should start their own camp
Team I Love Humping Guys While Not Fighting
2 week sig bet with Armando Baez
ufc 142
Goldmouth- rumble Baez- Belfort
dont mind where the fight goes
im a fan of effective technique wether it be striking or grappling. anxious to see if he (mendes) can get the take down, and or when he does will he be able to apply pressure? or will aldo’s jiu jitsu be good enough to keep the fight on its feet i.e. be able to get the wrester out from on top of him. wonder if we’ll be seeing flying knees and shit like that for the first few rounds. should be eventful.
Stfu Fitch Junior. Aldo will destroy Mendes and Brazil will go nuts.
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by freenow82 on Jan 14, 2012 2:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I hope so.
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by Cyclonejoker on Jan 14, 2012 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
whats free.
Know anywhere good showing the fight?
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ufc 142
Goldmouth- rumble Baez- Belfort
If you mean streams, yep, email me at thatsweak@hmsil.com
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by freenow82 on Jan 14, 2012 2:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Fuckin iPhone. thatsweak@gmail.com
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by freenow82 on Jan 14, 2012 2:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
just sent an email
Thanks bro
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ufc 142
Goldmouth- rumble Baez- Belfort
Other than Mendes' last fight
i thought his top game was pretty exciting. Tons of scrambles and always active from the top, his fight with Javi was really good imo. Yahya’s BJJ is just so good its hard to do much from the top imo. War Money Mendes
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Listen it may be not pretty or sexy to your fucking eyes
It shows everyone who is narrow minded. You like subs. Go watch adcc’s. You like ko’s go watch K1. But in MMA you have to be one ignorant motherfucker to not see a wrestler vs striker matchup and expect the wrestler to strike. If he “lays” on him all fight. Why didn’t aldo get better at wrestling it is Mixed martial arts. Pretty or not winning is winning. And when he’s te champ gettin paper he won’t care how much you think his style is boring. He should just say. You guys all suck at wrestling so I expose you bitches. Just as you guys know he can’t hang with aldo standing up
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1 Win - ItalianStallion54(Nate over Donald)
by Cruz Jackson on Jan 14, 2012 2:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
If you want wrestling then go watch Mat wrestling then right?
I get what you mean though, and winning will always be winning. But the fans watch MMA to be excited and entertained and some of these guys are real winners but not exciting and that’s just how it is. No one will ever deny how effective wrestling is, but when guys fail to improve their grappling and settle for just holding them down I think they deserve to be called out on it. Winning is great, but winning isn’t everything.
P4P TOP 5 1. Nick Diaz 2. Nate Diaz 3. Fedor 4. Overeem 5. Junie Browning … Also Nate AND Nick will both be champions of thier respective brackets. Dont Fuck With Mean Mug he will make you slob all over your most hated fighters knob 209 BITCHES!!!!!!
by Cyclonejoker on Jan 14, 2012 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
There's a big
difference between not appreciating something as being effective and not being entertained by it. He’s effective(wins), but is not necessarily entertaining. If you don’t find it entertaining, you’re not automatically narrow-minded.
Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.
Yes you automatically are.
If you watch MMA and consider yourself to be a fan. Then you should be a fan of all styles. I’m a MASSIVE fan of GSP/Fitch/Mendes due to there ability to make someone look so bitchmade and have them on their back all fight. It’s no different then how anderson makes people stay out of kicking distance with him in striking. The issue here that no one seems to remember is this is THE BEST OF THE BEST! every inch he takes to pass guard can jeopordise his top position. Every tweak of muscle every little tiny thing. Staying in the guard, not getting sub’d and attempting to pass the guard OF THE CHAMPION is no easy task. And in most cases it doesnt happen. You ever watch a jiu jitsu match? they are 10 minutes long and someone who is on top stays and stalls waiting for there opponent to make a mistake. I understand ppl may not think it is entertaining but to call him down and talk shit about his style is absurd. He wins. period. This is the most sanctioned a street fight can be. I find it just as exciting to watch someone dominate with their wrestling so the judges have no choice but to garner him the win. as it is for Ando front kicking vitor. Or a crazy sub. It’s all about the little things you dont see as a viewer. If you’ve never grappled you’ll know how a little transfer of weight off your toe or putting your hand in a certain spot can completely spoil your offensive move. Winning is all that matters in any sport in any fucking given time. Unless your Wanderlei Silva. Your the exception.
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1 Win - ItalianStallion54(Nate over Donald)
by Cruz Jackson on Jan 14, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
exactly
If Mendes and Fitch were to use their wrestling to get into a position where they can finish a fight…then people would be entertained while respecting his skill level. But these guys just use wrestling to control guys, playing it super-safe.
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
Do they win?
Do they not get injured? Do they look dominant?
They are very smart. It’s just like saying a guy who always goes for a lay up instead of a dunk knowing full well he can dunk, it’s never as sure as a lay up.
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Sig Bet Record:
1 Win - ItalianStallion54(Frankie over Gray)
1 Loss - GrappleFan(Lil Nog over Tito)
1 Win - ItalianStallion54(Nate over Donald)
by Cruz Jackson on Jan 14, 2012 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
i dont think
mendes will be able hold him down in the early rounds, if he can keep the pace high and last through the first 3 rds, then…. he has a good chance of winning, thats when the weight cut can become a factor.
RESPECT. PERIOD
I may not be the biggest fan of his style of wrestling but I definitely respect Mendes.
Do your thing and WIN!
Bueno Suerte!
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If you can read what he just said and say fuck him...
Then you’re a punk ass trick and you should go away
by Starr788 on Jan 14, 2012 3:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Fuck him is exactly what I thought. Going away now to smoke a J.
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by freenow82 on Jan 14, 2012 3:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
you dont blaze no more?
Give up?
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Sig Bet Record:
1 Win - ItalianStallion54(Frankie over Gray)
1 Loss - GrappleFan(Lil Nog over Tito)
1 Win - ItalianStallion54(Nate over Donald)
by Cruz Jackson on Jan 14, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Oh I'm no quitter...
I can’t stand a muthafucking quitter…I just got in from work…but my fingers are too cold to roll right now…so I shall drink
Cheers to you mate. I'm sippin some white bacardi diet at the moment.
It’s fuckin 2 in the afternoon. Fight Day. And i’m gunna go puff as soon as my buddy texts me to say he’s outside.
"i think jesse just internet slapped his internet girlfriend" - RickDoobs Gold
Sig Bet Record:
1 Win - ItalianStallion54(Frankie over Gray)
1 Loss - GrappleFan(Lil Nog over Tito)
1 Win - ItalianStallion54(Nate over Donald)
by Cruz Jackson on Jan 14, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
Being stoned is better than being not stoned.
Cruz Jackson, Jan. 14, 2012
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Sig Bet Record:
1 Win - ItalianStallion54(Frankie over Gray)
1 Loss - GrappleFan(Lil Nog over Tito)
1 Win - ItalianStallion54(Nate over Donald)
by Cruz Jackson on Jan 14, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
Fuck him, and his jew dogs!
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 14, 2012 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Wrestling , humping. Wall and stall is only a problem because of judging and officiating
Stand em up and don’t give a round to someone just because they lay in someone’s guard to avoid strong punches , kicks and subs .
Winning is the most important , but that’s in a sport . And the UFC is still run like a show and that’s fine but don’t expect people to except stalling as entertainment and continue to pay for and appreciate it.
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by wooly shambler on Jan 14, 2012 3:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Of course he is.
Who’s a thought otherwise.
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by Tarman Got Him on Jan 14, 2012 4:53 PM EST via mobile reply actions
wrestling is fine.
but don’t call putting your head on the guy’s chest and punching enough to avoid a restart fighting either.
it’s fine to press the other guy against the cage with your head on their shoulder, but don’t be surprised when people boo and say you’re stalling.
have i pressed guys against the cage when i’ve fought and thought "land enough punches and knees to the thigh to keep the ref from saying ‘break’ "? yeah. i have.
i’ve stalled and won rounds that way.
I’ve gone for the flying Fedor punch, missed and lost the round and possibly the fight that way by getting submitted.
i’m tired of fighter trying to tell “fans” that it’s something other than what it is. call it what it is, and admit it’s part of the fight. no more than dragging the guy by your coaches, or doing something illegal when the ref is on the far side/can’t see.
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by theworldsoldestsport on Jan 14, 2012 6:55 PM EST reply actions
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