PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JebacH Kevi (ranked 4673 p4p, 408 weight class) and Mick Mentrennel (ranked 6372 p4p, 480 weight class). Mick Mentrennel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kevi
vs
Mentrennel

165 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JebacH Kevi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mick Mentrennel!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kevi throws a leg kick but Mentrennel moved away.

Kevi clinches up with Mentrennel and pushes him back against the cage.
Mentrennel wants to take the fight to the mat but Kevi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mentrennel working hard to break the clinch.
Kevi is looking for a takedown.

Kevi pulls guard.
Kevi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Kevi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mentrennel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mentrennel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kevi wants to sweep but no luck.
Mentrennel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kevi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mentrennel wants to control from the top but Kevi keeps moving.
Mentrennel with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mentrennel wants to control from the top but Kevi keeps moving.
Kevi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kevi 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.

Kevi is looking for a triangle but Mentrennel pushes his legs off easily.
Kevi pulls Mentrennel in close to his closed guard and prevents Mentrennel from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Kevi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mentrennel is aware though and is defending well.
Kevi wants to stand and escape but Mentrennel is having none of it.
Kevi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mentrennel manages to get himself to full guard.

Mentrennel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mentrennel, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mentrennel wants to stand but Kevi is controlling the position.
Kevi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Kevi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kevi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mentrennel working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mentrennel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kevi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kevi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mentrennel.
Mentrennel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kevi's waist but Kevi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mentrennel off to one side.
Kevi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
JebacH Kevi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Mentrennel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kevi closes the distance and clinches.
Kevi blocks an uppercut.
Mentrennel tries to break free but Kevi pushes him back against the cage.
Mentrennel has Kevi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kevi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kevi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mentrennel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kevi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mentrennel prevents it.
Kevi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mentrennel working hard to break the clinch.

Kevi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mentrennel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kevi is keeping the position for now.
Kevi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JebacH Kevi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mentrennel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mentrennel moves in looking to clinch but Kevi pushes him off.
Mentrennel throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Mentrennel tries to get set, Kevi tries to push him back and clinch up but Mentrennel manages to avoid the attempt.
Kevi shoots in for a takedown but Mentrennel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevi misses with a leg kick
and Mentrennel counters with a series of strikes. Kevi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mentrennel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kevi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mentrennel somewhat.
Kevi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kevi is defended easily by Mentrennel.
Mentrennel feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JebacH Kevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mentrennel goes for a double leg but Kevi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kevi continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mentrennel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mentrennel tries to clinch but Kevi is having none of it.
Kevi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mentrennel can do to turn this around?
Kevi shoots in looking for a takedown. Mentrennel tries to sprawl out of it but Kevi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mentrennel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kevi closes the distance and clinches.
Mentrennel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mentrennel looking for a takedown.
Mentrennel letting Kevi take a breather here.
Kevi effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mentrennel wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kevi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kevi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kevi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Kevi looking for a guillotine here but Mentrennel defends easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kevi holds on and takes a little breather.
Mentrennel stopping the sweep attempt from Kevi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mentrennel wants to stand but Kevi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Kevi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mentrennel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mentrennel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kevi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kevi pulls Mentrennel in close to his closed guard and prevents Mentrennel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kevi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kevi, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mentrennel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Mentrennel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mentrennel looking to sit in guard and control but Kevi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mentrennel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kevi is now in half guard.

Mentrennel looking for submissions off his back.
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 JebacH Kevi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kevi shoots in for a takedown but Mentrennel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mentrennel shoots in looking for a takedown but Kevi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mentrennel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kevi slaps away a takedown attempt from Mentrennel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kevi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kevi forces Mentrennel back against the cage and clinches.
Kevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kevi wants to break free but Mentrennel has control.
Kevi looking to throw knees to the head but Mentrennel is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kevi has Mentrennel pressed against the cage.
Kevi wants to break free but Mentrennel has control.

Kevi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevi misses with a series of wild punches.

Kevi moves into the clinch successfully.
Mentrennel jumps guard but Kevi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
JebacH Kevi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Mentrennel.
Kevi is trying to pull guard but Mentrennel has him pressed against the cage.
Kevi is trying to break free.
Mentrennel goes for a takedown attempt but Kevi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mentrennel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Kevi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mentrennel lands with a slapping head kick.
Mentrennel misses with a body kick.
Kevi looks for the body kick but Mentrennel saw that one coming.
Mentrennel tries to counter with a clinch but Kevi shakes him off and moves away.

Kevi gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kevi successfully pulls guard.
Kevi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kevi postures up.
Kevi chips away with some ground and pound.
Kevi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mentrennel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mentrennel, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kevi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mentrennel's head.
Kevi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Kevi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mentrennel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kevi pulls Mentrennel in close to prevent any damage.
Mentrennel wants to stand and escape but instead Kevi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mentrennel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mick Mentrennel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JebacH Kevi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kevi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
JebacH Kevi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kevi, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JebacH Kevi!