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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pepe Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Mendoza's head back.
Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
so Mendoza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendoza has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mendoza is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Mendoza controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Mendoza is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Mendoza wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Mendoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson postures up.
Mendoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendoza looks gassed!
Mendoza has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendoza being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson prevents Mendoza from improving his position.
Mendoza wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control.
Mendoza is trying to escape the mount.
Mendoza wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Mendoza is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pepe Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendoza throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a sloppy body shot
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mendoza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendoza on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendoza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Mendoza misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mendoza goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
Mendoza looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendoza working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now.
Mendoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendoza slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendoza lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Mendoza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Mendoza defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mendoza reaches up to try and control the position but Johnson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mendoza rolls and tries to escape and now Johnson has his back!
Mendoza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to control Mendoza but Mendoza is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mendoza is in bad spot here.
Mendoza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls the position.
Johnson is trying to stick to Mendoza's back but Mendoza is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendoza.
Mendoza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Mendoza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mendoza.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Mendoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mendoza's face as Johnson controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mendoza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mendoza dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep.
Pepe Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson working away.
Johnson controls the position.
Scott Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendoza counters with an outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mendoza - that will leave a mark!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendoza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Mendoza!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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