PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Maven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maven has chosen "System Breakdown" by Eb11 as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mendez
vs
Maven

200 cm
33
275 lbs
29 - 19 - 0

190 cm
24
226 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mendez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Maven!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maven tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maven takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Mendez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendez lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Maven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maven is keeping the position for now.
Maven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendez passes Maven's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maven!
Maven is looking to improve his position but Mendez isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maven defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mendez.
Mendez cracks Maven with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Mendez!
Tony Mendez retains his heavyweight title!
Tony Mendez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.