PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petey Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Steve McQueen. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mendes
vs
Pablo

170 cm
44
146 lbs
49 - 33 - 0

173 cm
43
149 lbs
30 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 49 - 33 - 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 30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Petey Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendes defends it nicely.
Mendes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes lands with a hook. Pablo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pablo takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Pablo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Pablo.
Mendes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes swings widly with a right hand

so Pablo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mendes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes jabs at Pablo's body.
Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Chad Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendes lands a glancing blow to the side of Pablo's head.
Pablo swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.
Pablo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pablo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
The fighters circling - Mendes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Pablo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Pablo misses.
Pablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to avoid it but Pablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendes to the ground. Mendes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pablo shoots in for a double leg but Mendes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chad Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo.
Pablo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pablo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pablo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Mendes moves into range and clinches up with Pablo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mendes taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes.
Pablo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pablo throws a head punch that misses.
Mendes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pablo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mendes stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes slowing the pace effectively.
Pablo throws a head punch that misses.
Mendes prevents a body shot from Pablo.
Pablo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pablo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pablo wants to stall.
Mendes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pablo up against the cage.
Mendes slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Mendes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pablo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pablo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pablo.
Mendes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Mendes to work.
Mendes gets through Pablo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendes tries to throw a body punch but Pablo avoids it by throwing Mendes back against the cage.
Pablo is looking to control Mendes's arms but Mendes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pablo has his back to the cage.
Pablo lands with a left to the head.

Mendes breaks from the clinch.
Mendes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pablo or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendes, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendes misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Mendes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pablo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pablo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Pablo.
A little feinted left hand from Mendes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendes throws a hook but Pablo blocks it.
Pablo feints the counter takedown.
Pablo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Mendes pushes Pablo up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Mendes.
A head punch on the inside from Pablo fails to land.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Pablo.
Pablo misses with the head strike.
Pablo throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes lands a hook that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
Mendes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pablo scores with a shot to the side of Mendes's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo looking to slow down the pace here.
Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mendes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pablo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes.
A left hand lands to the body for Mendes.
Mendes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pablo controls his hands.
Pablo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pablo working aggressively here.
Pablo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pablo gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pablo lands a shot to the body.

Mendes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pablo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pablo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pablo moves away.
Pablo with the counter takedown but Mendes avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pablo moves out of range of the strikes.
Chad Mendes is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes thuds a left hand into Pablo's body.
Mendes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pablo. Pablo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pablo shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mendes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pablo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendes rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pablo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendes jabs Pablo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendes digs a good body shot into Pablo's ribs.
Mendes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pablo cracks a nice hook into Mendes's ribs.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
Pablo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Mendes.

Pablo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Mendes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mendes missing with a left hand there. Pablo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes jabs Pablo right on the nose. Pablo blinks but takes it well.
Pablo looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well.
Chad Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Mendes lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Pablo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Mendes misses.
Mendes slips a straight right by Pablo.
Nice shot lands for Mendes.
Pablo looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Mendes looks to throw the jab but Pablo is out of range.
Mendes misses with a head kick.
Pablo needs to keep his hands up - Mendes had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mendes throws a low kick but Pablo moves out of range easily.
Pablo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mendes to counter with a crisp jab.
Pablo lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Mendes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pablo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendes lands with a right hand.
Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Nice shot lands for Mendes.

Mendes clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes.
Pablo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pablo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Mendes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo moves away from the strike by Mendes.
Mendes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pablo momentarily.
Pablo drops his hands momentarily and Mendes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a looping right.
Mendes throws out a loose jab but Pablo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pablo takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Pablo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pablo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendes lands an overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablo.
Mendes tries to land a front kick but Pablo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mendes connects with a right hand. Pablo shakes it off.
Mendes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendes throws a shot from downtown. Pablo moves away and avoids it.
Petey Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo keeps the fight on the outside.
Pablo misses the shot to the body.

Mendes has managed to clinch.
Petey Pablo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mendes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Pablo fails to land.
Pablo just leaning against Mendes, taking a breather.
Pablo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pablo letting Mendes take a breather here.
Pablo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pablo wants to stall.
Mendes has Pablo pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mendes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pablo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pablo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pablo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendes looks to land a left hand but Pablo moved out of range nicely.
Pablo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pablo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mendes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendes catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pablo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Mendes coming out on top.
Mendes lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pablo scores with a jab to the body.
Pablo misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pablo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo lands a jab to Mendes's midsection.
Mendes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pablo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendes misses the jab.
Pablo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pablo just misses with a punch to the body.
Chad Mendes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pablo misses with a straight left.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Pablo.
Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pablo misses with a straight right.
Mendes connects with a jab.
No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendes connects with a jab.
Mendes punishes Pablo's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!
Chad Mendes very nearly forgot to thank Namunamu Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Petey Pablo spoke after the fight, saying 'I love this shit! '.