PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Menchaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Webster acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Menchaka
vs
Webster

168 cm
19
143 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
141 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Affordable Quality
Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell Menchaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Webster!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster looks to land a right hand but Menchaka moved out of range.
Menchaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Webster misses with a looping left.
Webster slips under a jab from Menchaka.
Webster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Webster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Webster. Menchaka shrugs it off though.
Menchaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Menchaka's head coaches at Kelley Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Webster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Webster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menchaka misses with a wild body shot.
Menchaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Menchaka misses with a hook
and Webster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menchaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Menchaka digs a good hook to Webster's body.
Menchaka moves away from the strike by Webster.
Menchaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menchaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Menchaka misses with a body shot.
Menchaka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Menchaka.
A jab from Webster misses.
Webster scores with a nice head shot.
Webster tests Menchaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menchaka staying out of range there.
Menchaka misses the shot to the body.
Menchaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Menchaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menchaka loads up on a big right hand but Webster slips the punch.
Menchaka misses with an uppercut.
Webster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Webster misses with a looping right.
Menchaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Menchaka defending well as Webster loads up on a big left hand.
Menchaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Webster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Webster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Webster walks into a straight right hand from Menchaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menchaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menchaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menchaka takes a swing at Webster's ribcage but misses.
Menchaka staying out of range there.
Webster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menchaka manages to avoid it.
Menchaka connects with a body shot that sends Webster's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Menchaka.
Menchaka misses with an uppercut. Webster saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menchaka lands a jab to Webster's midsection.
Menchaka scores with a decent looking hook.

Webster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Menchaka is trying to defend but Webster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Webster working over Menchaka with some ground and pound. Menchaka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Webster misses with a head shot. Menchaka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Menchaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Menchaka is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster is pushing down on Menchaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Menchaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Webster has managed to sneak the leg through.

Menchaka is defending against the submission attempts here by Webster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Webster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menchaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Webster on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menchaka wants to control but Webster is keeping busy.
Webster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menchaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Webster lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Webster will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Menchaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Webster.
Menchaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Menchaka throws a sloppy body shot
and Menchaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Webster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menchaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Menchaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Webster connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Webster.
Menchaka misses with a body shot
and Webster counters with a left to the body.
Mitchell Menchaka is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Menchaka misses with a body shot.
Menchaka misses the body punch
and Webster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menchaka thinking.
Menchaka takes a swing at Webster's ribcage but misses.
Webster connects with a body shot that sends Menchaka's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menchaka. Webster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Webster has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Menchaka is looking to wear down Webster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menchaka throws a looping overhand right but Webster ducks down to avoid it.
Webster ducks under a wild hook from Menchaka.
Jab, jab by Webster - just one landing.
Menchaka misses with a shot to the body
and Webster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menchaka throws a right and a left that Webster avoids nicely.
Menchaka blocks a jab.
Mitchell Menchaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Menchaka misses.
Menchaka connects with a single shot there.
Menchaka loads up on a big right hand but Webster slips the punch.
Menchaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Webster throws out the jab.

Webster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Webster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Menchaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Webster wants to control from the top but Menchaka keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menchaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Webster controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Webster hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Menchaka scores with a hook to the body. Webster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Webster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menchaka throws a leg kick
and Webster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menchaka connects with a right hand. Webster shakes it off.
Webster blocks a jab.
Menchaka lands with a cross.
Webster connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Webster.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menchaka. Webster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Webster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Webster jabs Menchaka right on the nose. Menchaka blinks but takes it well.
Menchaka throws a one two combo.
Webster scores with a sloppy right hand. Menchaka should have avoided that one.
Webster lunges at Menchaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menchaka's hand.
Menchaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Menchaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menchaka swings for the body but Webster moves out of range.
Webster throws a nice looking combination but Menchaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menchaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Webster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Menchaka lands with a shot to the body.
Menchaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Webster.
Mitchell Menchaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webster misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster swinging wildly here.
Webster cracks Menchaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Menchaka takes a swing at Webster's ribcage but misses.
Webster throws a good cross that connects.
Menchaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Webster was well out of range. Poor timing from Menchaka.
Webster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menchaka manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Webster throws the left hand but Menchaka avoids the punch easily.
Webster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menchaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menchaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Webster manages to avoid it.
Menchaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menchaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menchaka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Webster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Menchaka looks to throw the jab but Webster is out of range.
Webster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Menchaka misses.
Menchaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Menchaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menchaka throws a looping overhand right but Webster ducks down to avoid it.
Webster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menchaka. Menchaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Webster loads up on a big right hand but Menchaka slips the punch.
Menchaka lands with a shot to the body.
Webster slips a jab from Menchaka.
Menchaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Webster misses its intended target.
Webster throws out a loose jab but Menchaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Webster scores with a hook to the body. Menchaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Menchaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Menchaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Menchaka takes a swing at Webster's ribcage but misses.
Menchaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Webster misses.
Menchaka cracks Webster with an open hand slap.
Webster avoids the body shot from Menchaka.
A solid leg kick lands there for Menchaka.
Menchaka works Webster's body with a nice hook.
Menchaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Webster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Webster misses.
Menchaka misses with a jab to the body
and Webster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Webster misses.
Webster might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster staying out of range there.
Webster throws a hook but Menchaka avoids it easily.
Menchaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webster moves away.
Menchaka misses with a body shot
enabling Webster to counter with a crisp jab.
Menchaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Webster is just out of range.
Menchaka misses with a body shot
and Webster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menchaka blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Webster - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donk. Menchaka catches Webster right on the button with a cross.
Menchaka misses with a body shot.
Webster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menchaka throws a jab when Webster was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka misses with a hook.
Webster misses with a hook. Menchaka ducked under it nicely.

Webster shoots in and bounces Menchaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Webster chips away with some ground and pound.
Webster trying to control but Menchaka is working from the bottom.
Menchaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webster.
Webster landing some decent shots from guard.
Menchaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Webster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Webster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Menchaka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Webster has Menchaka in his guard.
Webster trying to strike off his back.
Webster wants to sweep here but Menchaka controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menchaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webster is pulling down on Menchaka's head. It's preventing any offense from Menchaka, at least for the moment.
Mitchell Menchaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Webster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster is trying to control the position but Menchaka postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Webster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Webster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Webster!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Webster made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.