PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronek Simson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronek Simson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mendez
vs
Simson

185 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bronek Simson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez swinging wildly here.
Simson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendez.
Mendez throws a right hand that Simson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simson also avoids with ease.
Simson throws a push kick but Mendez slaps the foot to one side.
Simson is looking to clinch.
Mendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Simson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Simson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Simson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bronek Simson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mendez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendez misses with the combination.
Simson moves in looking to clinch but Mendez pushes him off.

Simson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Simson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez stuffs the takedown.
Carlos Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronek Simson.
Mendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simson circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
Simson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendez sprawls well. He's pushed Simson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Mendez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simson has a takedown stuffed.
Mendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronek Simson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Simson instigates a clinch.
Simson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mendez to keep the fight standing.

Simson manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
Simson throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Mendez misses with a two punch combination.
Simson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendez's waist but Mendez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simson off to one side.
Mendez swinging wildly here.
Simson misses with a series of wild punches.

Simson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simson is trying to pull guard but Mendez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendez pinned against the cage. Mendez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendez sprawls well. He's pushed Simson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simson throws a push kick but Mendez slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Mendez.
Simson fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlos Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronek Simson.
Simson shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense.
Simson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Simson shoots for a takedown but Mendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Simson takes the fight into the clinch.
Simson wants a takedown.
Simson can't break the clinch.
Simson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mendez smiles and moves away.
Mendez misses with a double jab.
Carlos Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mendez!

It looks like Bronek Simson has been cut.
Simson tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Simson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simson misses with an uppercut

and Mendez counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Simson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez is pressing down on Simson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simson is holding on for now.
Mendez tries to stand and escape but Simson is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendez in particular looking to stall.
Mendez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendez not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Simson wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.

We're going to have a standup here because Carlos Mendez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simson.
Mendez tries to bum rush Simson with a series of wild strikes but Simson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Simson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendez which made him look bad.
Simson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Simson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mendez tries to bum rush Simson with a series of wild strikes but Simson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Simson closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Mendez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bronek Simson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Simson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendez misses with a series of wild punches.
Simson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simson looks for a takedown but Mendez sprawls well.
Mendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simson wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Simson is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it.
Simson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simson throws an off balance right hand
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Carlos Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carlos Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronek Simson.
Simson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendez defends it nicely.
Mendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simson.
Simson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez scores with a punch to the head.

That has opened up Bronek Simson's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simson tries to clinch up.
Mendez leaves Simson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simson scores with a head kick.
Simson throws a leg kick but Mendez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mendez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendez wants it to stay on the feet.
Simson tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendez throws a nice looking combination but Simson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Simson has closed the distance and engaged Mendez in a clinch.
Simson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simson keeps control of Mendez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simson is trying to maintain a safe position but Mendez gets an underhook and turns Simson into the cage.
Simson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendez's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simson has Mendez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendez is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Simson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez moves out of range of the body kick from Simson.
Mendez jabs at Simson's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendez 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Mendez!