PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozmah Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horhe Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozmah Hussein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Horhe Mendez's chin.

Hussein
vs
Mendez

180 cm
26
172 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ozmah Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horhe Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hussein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussein looking to pass the guard.
Mendez managing to control the position.

Hussein 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.
Mendez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hussein manages to get himself to full guard.
Hussein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendez controls the pace.
Mendez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hussein is keeping the position for now.

Mendez 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hussein working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Hussein has his foot on Mendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hussein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hussein keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hussein's head.

Hussein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendez trying to control but Hussein is working from the bottom.

Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Hussein's legs - danger averted.
Hussein is breathing heavily.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mendez chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Hussein's legs - danger averted.
Hussein has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hussein has wrist control.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hussein can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Hussein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hussein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hussein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Mendez lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hussein keeps working.
Nice strikes from Mendez there.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendez prevents Hussein from improving his position.
Hussein is pressing down on Mendez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hussein working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.

Hussein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez forces his way into half guard.
Mendez working over Hussein with some ground and pound. Hussein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez slips a nice elbow through Hussein's hands, connecting with Hussein's forehead.
Mendez is controlling the pace.
Mendez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendez cracks Hussein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mendez unloading with bombs!
Mendez is landing with some decent strikes but Hussein is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mendez raining down shots from the mount!
Mendez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Mendez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hussein to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hussein shrugs it off.
Hussein working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horhe Mendez dominated that round.
That's time! Hussein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hussein as he avoids it easily.

Hussein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendez to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Mendez drops back looking for a leg! Hussein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hussein manages to kick Mendez off! Mendez jumps back into Hussein's guard.

Hussein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendez defends well.

Hussein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendez pushes down on Hussein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hussein.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.

Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendez working Hussein over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Hussein actively working from the bottom here.
Mendez not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendez connects with a nice short shot to Hussein's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendez moves nicely into side control.
Mendez scoring with punches and elbows.
Hussein is trying to improve his position.
Hussein takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hussein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mendez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Mendez tries for a kimura but Hussein is defending well.
Hussein is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez landing a few strikes.
Mendez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hussein is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendez connects with a decent elbow.
Mendez moves into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Mendez.
Mendez looking to finish Hussein with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hussein!
Horhe Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mendez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hussein blocking the ground and pound.
Hussein is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Mendez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez lands a nice shot to the head.
Hussein is looking to get to half guard.
Mendez trying to control but Hussein is having none of it.
Hussein is trying to escape the mount.
Mendez controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Mendez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hussein manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mendez works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horhe Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hussein actively working from the bottom here.
Mendez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Mendez.

Mendez is working for a kimura but Hussein is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez wants to control but Hussein is keeping him busy.
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hussein's head.

Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.

Hussein looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez lands strikes from half guard.
Hussein on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hussein tries to roll over but Mendez keeps him under control.
Mendez uses his free foot to push down on Hussein's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hussein.
Hussein is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendez has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hussein is looking to escape.
Mendez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mendez is landing with some decent strikes but Hussein is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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.
Hussein is trying to escape the mount.
Mendez raining down shots from the mount!
Hussein in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hussein is looking to improve his position but Mendez isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendez unloading with bombs!
Mendez lands a heavy elbow.
Hussein is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendez has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendez looking to control but Hussein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hussein looks a forlorn figure.
Hussein working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mendez lands strikes from half guard.

Hussein actively working from the bottom here.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein is working hard here to advance position.
Mendez trying to control the action but Hussein is working from the bottom.
Mendez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendez working Hussein over with strikes.

Hussein actively working from the bottom here.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hussein is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hussein is staying active underneath Mendez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Mendez is taking a breather. Hussein 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.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.

Mendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hussein defends it well.
Horhe Mendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ozmah Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendez passes Hussein's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Mendez is trying for a kimura here. Hussein looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mendez wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Horhe Mendez!