PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robson Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mendes
vs
Johnson

183 cm
27
161 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

173 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robson Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Mendes fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Mendes has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mendes eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Mendes! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mendes to his feet! Mendes is in big trouble!

Mendes is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes is breathing heavily.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mendes seems to have got his legs back now.

Johnson pulls Mendes into guard.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.

Mendes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand but Mendes is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.

Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.

Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Johnson stands up.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Mendes didn't expect that.

Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Mendes is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson pushes down on Mendes's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson stalks Mendes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mendes's face. Mendes staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Mendes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Johnson gets to his feet. Mendes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mendes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Mendes's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Mendes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Mendes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mendes, up you get!
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendes on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendes. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Mendes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Mendes gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Mendes.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendes at a distance.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson cracks Mendes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Mendes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Mendes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson pushing down on Mendes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mendes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.

Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendes sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Johnson decides to stand up.
Michael Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.

Johnson gets control of Mendes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendes is controlling him.

Mendes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendes being controlled here momentarily.

Mendes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mendes wants a takedown.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Mendes's leg. Mendes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Mendes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendes tries to avoid it.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Mendes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Mendes gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Mendes manages to retain guard.

Johnson stands up from Mendes's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendes is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Michael Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Mendes shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mendes shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Mendes or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson jabs at Mendes's body.
Robson Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Mendes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Mendes's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Mendes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mendes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes.
Mendes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Mendes backing up. Mendes nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Mendes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendes did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Mendes is controlling the position.

Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Mendes is controlling the position.

Mendes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is taking a breather. Mendes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson misses with a head kick.

Mendes scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.

Mendes 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 Mendes has Johnson in his guard.

Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.

Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Mendes looking for submissions off his back.

Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.

Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Johnson!