PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jelek Anjing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jelek Anjing is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mendes
vs
Anjing

167 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jelek Anjing!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anjing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anjing scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendes throws a combination that misses
enabling Anjing to counter with a crisp jab.
Anjing lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes throws a head kick but Anjing moves out of range.
Anjing sizes up Mendes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mendes ducks right into an uppercut from Anjing.
Mendes misses with a low kick.
Mendes throws a right and a left that Anjing avoids nicely.
Anjing lands a leg kick that knocks Mendes off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes looks to land a combination but Anjing avoids it well.
Mendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anjing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anjing misses with the combination.
Anjing clobbers Mendes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anjing misses with a body kick.
Anjing scores with a jab.
Mendes throws a leg kick but Anjing sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjing scores with the left hand. Mendes knows he should have avoided that one.
Anjing looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anjing connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mendes.
Anjing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendes.
A jab from Anjing does it's job there.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Anjing.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Anjing.
Anjing scores with a jab to the head.

Mendes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anjing thumps Mendes with a low kick.
Mendes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendes throws a head kick that Anjing semi-blocks.
Mendes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anjing lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mendes will feel that in the morning.
Mendes seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes drops his hands momentarily and Anjing takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Anjing moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Anjing.
A nice left hand lands by Anjing.
Mendes tries to break the clinch but Anjing is controlling the position.
Anjing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendes avoids it.
Anjing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendes.
Anjing scores with a shoulder strike.

Anjing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Anjing tenderised Mendes's leg. Mendes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anjing misses with a head kick.
Anjing throws a good cross that connects.
Anjing moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anjing counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mendes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anjing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendes misses with a double jab.
Anjing lands a slapping body shot.
Anjing attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Mendes.
Anjing thows a body kick. Mendes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Anjing.
Mendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendes throws a head kick but Anjing moves out of range.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a few strikes there.
Mendes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjing fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendes.
Anjing is looking to clinch.
Mendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendes takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Chad Mendes has been cut.
Mendes misses with a low kick.
Anjing with a hook.
Anjing works Mendes's body with a nice hook.
Anjing throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mendes misses with a double jab.
Anjing with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anjing lands a nice hook to Mendes's body. Mendes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anjing is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mendes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anjing throws a good cross that connects.
Anjing bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendes's head backwards.
Mendes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jelek Anjing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Mendes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A combination from Mendes does no damage.
Anjing has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendes lands a two punch combo.
Mendes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mendes misses with a two punch combination.
Jelek Anjing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anjing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anjing misses with a two punch combination.
Mendes throws a right hand that Anjing ducks under and follows up with a left that Anjing also avoids with ease.
Anjing misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mendes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anjing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anjing scores with a body shot.
Anjing slips a jab and a cross from Mendes.
Anjing doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendes circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anjing scores with a hook to the body. Mendes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjing stuns Mendes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anjing lands a nice hook to Mendes's body. Mendes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anjing scores with a hook to the body. Mendes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anjing's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anjing duly obliges.
Mendes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anjing throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anjing explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anjing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjing checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anjing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anjing.
Mendes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chad Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Anjing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anjing scores with a jab to the head.
Mendes takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Anjing rushes Mendes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anjing lands a shoulder strike.
Anjing looking for a takedown.

Anjing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjing lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mendes!
Anjing tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjing thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Anjing connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Anjing wants to finish this one by submission but Mendes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anjing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to hold on but Anjing pushes him away.
Anjing thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Anjing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjing 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anjing working the ground and pound effectively.
Anjing in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jelek Anjing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Mendes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mendes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anjing connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Mendes does no damage.
Mendes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anjing lands with a nice body punch.
Anjing misses with a double jab.
Mendes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mendes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anjing avoids the head kick by Mendes.
Anjing scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Mendes.
Mendes throws a right and a left that Anjing avoids nicely.
Mendes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anjing.
Nice body punch from Anjing.

Anjing clinches up with Mendes and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anjing lands an elbow just above Mendes 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendes is defending well for now.
Anjing throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mendes is trying to break the clinch but Anjing is controlling him.

Anjing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendes misses with a head kick.
Anjing thuds a left hand into Mendes's body.
Mendes throws a leg kick but Anjing moved away.

Anjing has managed to clinch.
Anjing scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mendes takes an elbow to the temple.
Anjing lands a knee to the head.
Anjing is stalling here.
Anjing prevents Mendes from breaking the clinch.
Chad Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendes stops a takedown attempt from Anjing.
Anjing lands an elbow inside.
Mendes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anjing works on Mendes's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anjing obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjing with a knee to the head.
Anjing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendes's defenses.
Anjing misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mendes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anjing's brow.
Anjing lands a damaging elbow.
Jelek Anjing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Anjing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anjing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Anjing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anjing connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mendes's face.
Anjing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendes avoids it.

Anjing gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet but Anjing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anjing looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes wants to stand but Anjing is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anjing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Anjing drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendes dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anjing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jelek Anjing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anjing 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jelek Anjing!
During a confident post fight interview, Jelek Anjing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.