PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Mendosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paulo Mendosa enters the cage!

Klopfenstein
vs
Mendosa

169 cm
29
168 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

171 cm
30
162 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

XTREME PWNAGE

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 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulo Mendosa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendosa lands a jab to the head.
Mendosa scores with a hook to the body. Klopfenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Klopfenstein instigates a clinch.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but it misses.

Klopfenstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein throws a sloppy head kick and Mendosa moves out of range easily.
Klopfenstein wants to land a leg kick but Mendosa is out of range.
Klopfenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendosa blocks a head kick by Klopfenstein .
Mendosa works Klopfenstein 's body with a nice hook.
Mendosa cracks Klopfenstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Klopfenstein .
Mendosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klopfenstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Klopfenstein .

Klopfenstein moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa dodges an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .

Klopfenstein has Mendosa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Klopfenstein pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mendosa tumbling to the mat - Klopfenstein dives into Mendosa's guard.
Mendosa trying to keep a closed guard but Klopfenstein is proving a slippery customer.
Mendosa is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendosa looking to control.
Mendosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klopfenstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa keeping moving, preventing Klopfenstein from controlling successfully.
Mendosa trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendosa blocks a leg kick.
Mendosa scores with a nice head shot.
Mendosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Klopfenstein should have avoided that one.
Mendosa misses with an uppercut. Klopfenstein saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Mendosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klopfenstein tries to work over Mendosa's front leg with a kick but Mendosa checks it.
Klopfenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Klopfenstein tries to land a front kick but Mendosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ichabod Klopfenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klopfenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendosa.
Klopfenstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klopfenstein there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klopfenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendosa scores with a hook to the body. Klopfenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klopfenstein lands a head kick. Mendosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Klopfenstein throws a low kick but Mendosa moves out of range easily.
Mendosa connects with a right hand. Klopfenstein shakes it off.
Mendosa moves out of range of the body kick.

Mendosa gets the takedown into side control.
Klopfenstein struggling a bit here.
Klopfenstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klopfenstein tries to get out of the position.
Mendosa advances to full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendosa trying to control but Klopfenstein is having none of it.
Mendosa works his way to his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendosa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klopfenstein is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mendosa gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mendosa is persistently looking for the submission but Klopfenstein is defending it well.

Mendosa looking to break Klopfenstein 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Klopfenstein remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mendosa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mendosa looking for the RNC.

Mendosa looking to break Klopfenstein 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Klopfenstein remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mendosa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Mendosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Klopfenstein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mendosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein avoids the body shot from Mendosa.
Klopfenstein moves away from the strike by Mendosa.
Klopfenstein is looking to score with low kicks.
Mendosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick but Mendosa moves out of range.
A big right from Mendosa misses.

Klopfenstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopfenstein postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mendosa looks a forlorn figure.
Mendosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mendosa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Klopfenstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendosa is just riding it out for now. Klopfenstein eventually gives up the hold.
Klopfenstein is looking to advance position but Mendosa won't allow it.
Mendosa is looking to control Klopfenstein 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendosa avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Klopfenstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klopfenstein .
Mendosa controlling the position for now.

Klopfenstein is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendosa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Klopfenstein jumps into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein working the head with strikes.
Mendosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendosa sneaks back into half guard.
Mendosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Klopfenstein preventing the sweep.

Klopfenstein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendosa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendosa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendosa!
Mendosa works to advance to full mount. Klopfenstein defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mendosa wants to control the pace but Klopfenstein is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendosa has hold of Klopfenstein 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Klopfenstein manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mendosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klopfenstein is looking to escape.
Paulo Mendosa has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mendosa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Klopfenstein is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klopfenstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klopfenstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Klopfenstein stopping the sweep attempt from Mendosa.
Mendosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Mendosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Klopfenstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Klopfenstein lands a leg kick that knocks Mendosa off balance momentarily.
Klopfenstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mendosa loads up on a big right hand but Klopfenstein slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mendosa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Klopfenstein - the referee stops the clock and Mendosa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Klopfenstein . Mendosa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Mendosa tries to sprawl but Klopfenstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Klopfenstein wants to take a breather but Mendosa is having none of it.
Mendosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendosa is trying to control the position but Klopfenstein postures up.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendosa looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klopfenstein is one step ahead there.
Klopfenstein throwing strikes from guard but Mendosa blocks nicely.
Klopfenstein postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klopfenstein 's guard.
Mendosa passes Klopfenstein 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendosa wants to control but Klopfenstein is keeping him busy.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mendosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendosa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mendosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mendosa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Klopfenstein has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mendosa prevents Klopfenstein from getting the reversal.
Klopfenstein tries to hold on but Mendosa postures up.
Mendosa tries to control but Klopfenstein wriggling away.
Paulo Mendosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein is working to get back to half guard.
Klopfenstein stops Mendosa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mendosa looking to control but Klopfenstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klopfenstein has given up his back here. Will Mendosa look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Klopfenstein trying to control the action but Mendosa just sinks the hooks in.

Klopfenstein defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Klopfenstein is trying to get back to his feet but Mendosa has full control of the position and if anything, Klopfenstein has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Mendosa is working for a kimura but Klopfenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Klopfenstein actively working from the bottom here.
Mendosa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klopfenstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Klopfenstein has given up his back here. Will Mendosa look for the submission or keep pounding away?

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Mendosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendosa 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Mendosa!