PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Miquel Mendoza was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Wolf
vs
Mendoza

168 cm
27
151 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

165 cm
27
147 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

[CLOSED] Xtreme Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miquel Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendoza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendoza is looking to clinch.
Wolf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.

Mendoza drives through and clinches with Wolf against the cage.
Mendoza lands with a right to the head.
Mendoza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mendoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolf avoids the damage to the body.
Wolf's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Mendoza.
Wolf takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wolf tries to break the clinch but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Mendoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendoza lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendoza walks away with a smile on his face. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Wolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolf avoids the damage to the body.
Wolf blocks an elbow strike from Mendoza.

Mendoza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wolf regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mendoza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendoza controlling from the top position.
Mendoza trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendoza's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mendoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Red Wolf wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Wolf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendoza, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Wolf shrugs off.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses.
Wolf blocks an elbow strike from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a knee strike.
Wolf avoiding damage as Mendoza throws knees to the body.
Mendoza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mendoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wolf's face.
Nice elbow from Mendoza.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mendoza to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza trying to land knees to the body.
Mendoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolf blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a knee to the head.
Wolf missing with knees to the body.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wolf avoids it.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms.

Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Wolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mendoza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wolf takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendoza after a bit of a struggle.
Mendoza tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mendoza prevents it.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Mendoza won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Wolf with that takedown attempt.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Miquel Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Wolf darts in and clinches Mendoza up against the cage.
Mendoza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wolf avoids a wild elbow strike from Mendoza.
Miquel Mendoza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Wolf shrugs off.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Mendoza manages to get underhooks.
Mendoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mendoza lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mendoza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolf's brow.
Mendoza misses with an elbow over the top.
Mendoza working aggressively here.
Wolf takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendoza won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mendoza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wolf's defenses.
Mendoza tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
Mendoza looking to throw knees to the head but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Mendoza misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Mendoza.
Wolf looking to stall.
Mendoza connects with a knee to the head.
Mendoza lands a right hand.

Wolf gets control of Mendoza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wolf will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendoza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wolf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza works his way into side control.

Mendoza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mendoza working the head with strikes.
Mendoza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mendoza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tries to bench press Mendoza off him but Mendoza keeps the position.
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sloppy strikes there by Mendoza.

Mendoza stands up.
Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendoza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolf swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendoza.

Mendoza closes the distance and pushes Wolf back into the cage.
Wolf has had enough of the clinch but Mendoza keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mendoza as Wolf tries to tie him up.
Mendoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mendoza obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Mendoza wants the takedown. Wolf is fighting it off but Mendoza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wolf's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Mendoza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendoza is controlling him.
Mendoza forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miquel Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mendoza tries to clinch there but Wolf circles away.
Mendoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendoza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolf works Mendoza's body with a nice hook.
Mendoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolf circles away.
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.

Mendoza rushes Wolf and presses him up against the cage.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a knee to the head.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza trying to land knees to the body.
Mendoza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mendoza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolf's brow.
Wolf takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mendoza stops a takedown attempt from Wolf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolf tries to score a body lock takedown but Mendoza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wolf avoids a wild elbow strike from Mendoza.
Wolf dodges an elbow strike from Mendoza.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wolf dodges an elbow strike from Mendoza.
Wolf tries to stall but Mendoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mendoza scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf blocks the elbow strike.
Mendoza tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf has Mendoza pressed against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mendoza prevents Wolf from breaking the clinch.
Mendoza misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wolf gets a clinch.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms.
Mendoza pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mendoza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms.
Wolf is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mendoza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wolf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wolf avoids it.
Wolf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mendoza is keeping busy.

Wolf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolf shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wolf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Wolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wolf wants a takedown.
Wolf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mendoza as Wolf tries to tie him up.
Wolf pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza gets underhooks to prevent Wolf's takedown attempt.
Wolf goes for a takedown attempt but Mendoza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Wolf's body.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Red Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolf circles away.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miquel Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendoza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miquel Mendoza!
Miquel Mendoza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.