PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 5209 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Mengerink (ranked 6086 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Mengerink will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Chavez
vs
Mengerink

169 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Mengerink!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mengerink closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chavez's guard.

Chavez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chavez throws a body punch but Mengerink moves out of range.

Mengerink moves into range and clinches up with Chavez.

Mengerink drags the fight down to the ground.
Mengerink being controlled here, momentarily.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Mengerink has wrist control.

Mengerink has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chavez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez is trying to force a seperation but Mengerink has the dominant position.

Mengerink has Chavez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mengerink pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chavez tumbling to the mat - Mengerink dives into Chavez's guard.
Mengerink won't allow Chavez to get back to his feet.
Mengerink must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet but Mengerink passes into half guard.
Chavez is trying to stand up here but Mengerink is controlling him well.
Chavez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chavez.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Mengerink from controlling successfully.
Mengerink stops Chavez from standing up.
Chavez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mengerink controls the pace.
Mengerink wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Chavez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mengerink is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mengerink pushing down on Chavez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chavez trying to control but Mengerink postures up.
Chavez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chavez is not content to let Mengerink control the position.
Chavez is looking to get back to full guard here but Mengerink has managed to pass to side control instead.
Chavez is looking for a sweep.
Mengerink wants to control but Chavez is keeping him busy.
Chavez is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez manages to get back to half guard.
Chavez wants to get back to full guard.
Mengerink missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chavez wants to improve his position but Mengerink is controlling well.
Chavez is pressing down on Mengerink's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mengerink trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mengerink won't allow Chavez to get back to his feet.
Mengerink throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Mengerink controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chavez wants to sweep here but Mengerink controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Mengerink gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mengerink is trying to trip Chavez. He has hold of a leg but Chavez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mengerink persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mengerink pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
Chavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mengerink manages to get himself to full guard.

Chavez throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Mengerink dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chavez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Mengerink's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Chavez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mengerink knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Chavez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Mengerink's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mengerink to see if he's OK.
Mengerink is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mengerink gets back to half guard.

Chavez seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez is taking a breather. Mengerink 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.
Ground and pound from Chavez.

Mengerink is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavez.
Chavez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mengerink keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez not doing much here.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Mengerink dodges it nicely.
Mengerink keeping hold of Chavez's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mengerink with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mengerink keeping hold of Chavez's head, controlling as best he can.
Chavez is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mengerink moves out of range of the strikes.
Mengerink comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Mengerink scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chavez trying to control but Mengerink flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mengerink wants to control but Chavez is keeping busy.
Chavez is trying to get back to his feet but Mengerink has full control of the position and if anything, Chavez has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Mengerink is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chavez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chavez for a finish.
Justin Mengerink has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavez is trying to get back to his feet but Mengerink has full control of the position and if anything, Chavez has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Mengerink is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chavez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez is trying to get back to his feet but Mengerink has full control of the position and if anything, Chavez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Chavez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mengerink has taken the fight to the clinch.

Chavez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mengerink is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chavez to the mat. Chavez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chavez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mengerink dives into side control.

Chavez is trying to improve his position.
Chavez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mengerink asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chavez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez defending against the ground and pound.
Chavez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mengerink off and has taken his back!
Chavez biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is not going to allow Mengerink to sit and survive in this position.
Chavez is hanging on to Mengerink's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mengerink is trying to get back to his feet but Chavez has full control of the position and if anything, Mengerink has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chavez controls the position.
Chavez avoiding Mengerink 's attempts to control his hands.

Chavez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chavez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chavez has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mengerink.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mengerink is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to get the hooks in deep but Mengerink pushed the leg off.

Chavez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Chavez working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Mengerink is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Chavez has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Mengerink taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Chavez!