|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
19
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brophy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet but Brophy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brophy preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brophy wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Brophy is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Brophy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brophy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brophy controlling the action here.
Mendes is trying to stand up here but Brophy is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brophy.
Mendes is not content to let Brophy control the position.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes is trying to stand up here but Brophy is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mendes trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throwing shots but Mendes is blocking nicely.
Brophy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendes missing with punches from the bottom.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brophy is working away from the top position though.
Brophy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brophy is looking for a kimura but Mendes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brophy to get the leverage.
Brophy is breathing heavily.
Mendes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brophy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brophy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mendes to the mat! Mendes manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brophy has Mendes in his guard.
Brophy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes stops Brophy from standing up.
Mendes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brophy's guard.
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.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendes wants to stand but Brophy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes wanted to stand there but Brophy had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brophy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brophy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brophy with a poor takedown
and Mendes counters with a left and a right that stings Brophy.
Brophy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brophy shoots in and drives through. Mendes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brophy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mendes's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brophy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brophy has Mendes in his guard.
Brophy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brophy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Brophy trying to control the position.
Brophy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brophy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mendes has passed into half guard!
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brophy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brophy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brophy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mendes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mendes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Brophy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brophy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brophy is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control but Brophy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mendes tries to clinch
so Brophy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brophy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendes!
You can see the frustration on Brophy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brophy is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brophy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brophy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendes circles away.
Brophy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brophy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mendes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes tries to clinch but Brophy moves out of range.
No luck for Mendes with that takedown attempt.
Brophy with a poor takedown
and Mendes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brophy!
Brophy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brophy wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Brophy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendes trying to control but Brophy is having none of it.
Brophy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mendes. What's that going to do exactly?
Brophy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendes trying to control but Brophy is having none of it.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Brophy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Brophy can't escape the position.
Mendes controlling from mount.
John Brophy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brophy can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brophy tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Brophy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
John Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brophy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rafael Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brophy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brophy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
