PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Webbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Webbs
vs
Mendoza

168 cm
27
129 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Blood Bank ($10)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Webbs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zachary Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination

and Webbs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mendoza won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Webbs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendoza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendoza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Webbs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Webbs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendoza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Webbs drags him back down.

Webbs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendoza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Webbs is trying to get an arm triangle but Mendoza is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Webbs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mendoza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Webbs but great work by Mendoza.
Webbs is looking to reverse the position.
Mendoza happy to just control the position for now.

Mendoza stands up and beckons Webbs to his feet.
Webbs misses with a takedown attempt - Mendoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Mendoza does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webbs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Webbs slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Webbs shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Webbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Mendoza both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendoza is fending him off so far but Webbs persists. Nope, Mendoza circles away and we're back to standing.
Webbs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws an off balance right hand

and Webbs counters with a shoot takedown. Mendoza fights it but they end up in guard.
Webbs is pushing down on Mendoza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendoza is fighting to maintain full guard but Webbs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Webbs trying to advance position but Mendoza counters by regaining guard.
Webbs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendoza's guard.
Webbs wants to pass to mount but Mendoza is defending the position.

Webbs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Webbs is working for a kimura but Mendoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendoza is trying to stand back up but Webbs is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webbs trying to advance position but Mendoza counters by regaining guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Webbs tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webbs forces his way into half guard.
Webbs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Webbs scores with a takedown into Mendoza's guard.
Webbs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now.
Webbs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mendoza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mendoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Webbs wants to stand and escape but Mendoza is having none of it.
Webbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Webbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zachary Mendoza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mendoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mendoza misses with a double jab

so Webbs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Webbs tries to pass.
Jonny Webbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webbs is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webbs trying to move into half guard but instead Mendoza has managed to sweep!

Webbs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webbs being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webbs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendoza manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendoza wants to stand but Webbs is controlling the position.
Webbs tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Webbs here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Webbs passes Mendoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Webbs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendoza is just riding it out for now. Webbs eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webbs wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is defending well.
Webbs wants to advance to full mount but Mendoza doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webbs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Webbs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mendoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Webbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Webbs ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with a double jab

and Webbs counters with a shoot takedown. Mendoza fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webbs is looking to pass into half guard but Mendoza pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mendoza is in guard.
Webbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Webbs is looking to sweep but instead, Mendoza has passed into half guard.

Webbs pushes Mendoza off and gets back to his feet.
Webbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Webbs moves out of range as Mendoza strikes.
Mendoza looks to land a right hand but Webbs moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Webbs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mendoza's guard now.
Webbs trying to move into half guard but instead Mendoza has managed to sweep!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Webbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Webbs, not yet.
Mendoza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Mendoza gets to his feet - Webbs follows without any prompting.
Jonny Webbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webbs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Webbs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendoza circles away.
Webbs shoots in for a double leg but Mendoza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Webbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Webbs slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
Webbs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendoza's waist but Mendoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Webbs off to one side.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Webbs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendoza can pounce on him.
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Webbs walks into a straight right hand from Mendoza.
Mendoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Webbs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Zachary Mendoza just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mendoza throws a right hand that Webbs ducks under and follows up with a left that Webbs also avoids with ease.
Mendoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Jonny Webbs has been cut.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Webbs moves out of range.
Mendoza lands with a nice combination. Webbs backs away looking to recover.
Webbs slips under a jab.
Mendoza works the jab nicely.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webbs.
Some wild striking there from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Webbs avoids them all with ease.
Webbs shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendoza lands with a nice body punch.
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Webbs avoids them all with ease.
Mendoza is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Webbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Webbs avoids it well.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Webbs avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination

and Webbs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Webbs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza is in trouble now - Webbs has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webbs with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Webbs goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mendoza turns into him and now he's in Webbs's guard.
Webbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mendoza stands up from Webbs's guard - Mendoza perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webbs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Webbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zachary Mendoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Webbs shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed Webbs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Webbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Mendoza dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Webbs's cut.
That's time! Webbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendoza misses the jab.
Webbs dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Nice shot lands for Mendoza.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Webbs's body.
Webbs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendoza swivels and escapes.
Mendoza lands an overhand right.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
Mendoza is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the head.
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Webbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Webbs somewhat.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a head kick.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza stuffs the takedown attempt from Webbs. Webbs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Webbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a lunging right hand

and Webbs counters with a single leg into guard. Mendoza didn't expect that.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Webbs tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webbs trying to move into half guard but instead Mendoza has managed to sweep!
Webbs wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Webbs wants to hit a switch here but Mendoza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Webbs there!
Mendoza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Webbs manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webbs wants to get back to full guard.
Webbs is pressing down on Mendoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendoza controlling from the top position.
Webbs wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mendoza manages to pass to side control.
Mendoza passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zachary Mendoza.
I think Mendoza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Mendoza!
Zachary Mendoza is the new bantamweight champion!