PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mendoza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heavy Metal Kings. On his way into the cage it seems that Miguel Mendoza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Miguel Mendoza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mendoza
vs
Manson

175 cm
21
164 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mendoza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manson to the mat! Manson manages to get full guard.
Mendoza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.

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

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.

Mendoza 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.

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mendoza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendoza, into his guard.

Mendoza pushes Manson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab, jab by Manson - just one landing.

Mendoza clinches up against the cage.
Mendoza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendoza has double underhooks.

Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Manson tries to sprawl but Mendoza drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Manson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manson manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Manson's guard.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.

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

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendoza thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza distracts Manson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Mendoza 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.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Manson working a defensive guard here.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Mendoza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manson's head.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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

Mendoza 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.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Mendoza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mendoza!
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mendoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manson 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.
Manson controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.

Mendoza 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.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendoza working some strikes from top position.

Manson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.

Mendoza gets to his feet. Manson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Mendoza drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mendoza 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.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendoza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Mendoza decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza dives in and grabs Manson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manson pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
Manson misses with a shot to the body
and Mendoza counters with a one-two to the body.

Mendoza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Mendoza 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.

Mendoza stands up from Manson's guard - Mendoza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Manson throws a left and a right that both miss

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendoza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Mendoza has managed to clinch.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Mendoza has hold of one of Manson's legs. Manson is fighting the takedown attempt but Mendoza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendoza is one step ahead there.

Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Manson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manson manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Manson's guard.
Mendoza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Mendoza dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mendoza counters with a single leg into guard. Manson didn't expect that.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendoza is in close to Manson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendoza is working Manson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.

Mendoza 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.
Mendoza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Mendoza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound.
Manson controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Manson has momentary wrist control but Mendoza slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza cracks Manson with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manson is working an open guard so Mendoza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Manson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control.

Mendoza stands up and beckons Manson to his feet.

Mendoza rushes Manson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mendoza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendoza is on top in guard.
Mendoza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manson controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manson can do to turn this around?

Mendoza 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.

Mendoza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is working Manson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza is stalling in the full guard.

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

Mendoza gets to his feet - Manson follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mendoza rushes Manson and presses him up against the cage.
Charles Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to drag Manson to the mat but Manson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendoza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendoza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Mendoza!