PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rain The Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendes has chosen All Of The Lights as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

The Pain
vs
Mendes

165 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

167 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rain The Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Mendes as The Pain shoots in.
The Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mendes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendes lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes lands a couple of elbows.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
The Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but The Pain blocks nicely.
Mendes works over The Pain with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Pain is breathing heavily.
The Pain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but The Pain blocks nicely.
The Pain controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Pain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendes is looking to work some ground and pound but The Pain has wrist control.
Mendes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
The Pain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendes thows a big elbow that misses.
Mendes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Pain's head.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Pain's head.
Mendes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Pain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendes with a nice head shot there.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Pain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Pain has momentary wrist control but Mendes slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Pain's head.
Mendes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendes landing with the ground and pound.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes won't allow The Pain to get back to his feet.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Mendes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Pain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendes scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Pain's head.
Mendes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
The Pain trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes landing with the ground and pound.
The Pain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendes cracks The Pain with a solid left hand.
Mendes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Pain is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes lands a couple of elbows.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes works over The Pain with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendes stands up over The Pain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chad Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes postures up in The Pain's guard and throws a big left but The Pain blocks it.
Mendes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Pain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Pain is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Pain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Pain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendes's head.
The Pain looks to land a strike but Mendes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The Pain throws a strike but Mendes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendes is in close to The Pain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but The Pain blocks nicely.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mendes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Pain to the ground. Mendes is now in The Pain's guard.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes works over The Pain with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendes postures up in The Pain's guard and throws a big left but The Pain blocks it.
The Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
Mendes chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes won't allow The Pain to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Pain wants to stand but Mendes is controlling the position.
Mendes with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
Mendes thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Pain trying to control the position here.
Mendes chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but The Pain blocks nicely.
Mendes connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Pain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but The Pain blocks nicely.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendes postures up.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Pain has momentary wrist control but Mendes slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Pain is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from The Pain.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
Mendes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendes landing some decent shots from guard.
Rain The Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!