PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tork Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tork Mendez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Johnson
vs
Mendez

193 cm
20
206 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tork Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Mendez's guard.
Mendez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendez is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into Mendez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson is fighting to break Mendez's control of his arms but Mendez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendez sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Mendez is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez trying to control from the bottom.

Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendez sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Mendez is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendez is still trying to improve position.
Mendez is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendez trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Mendez is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Mendez.

Mendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendez trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendez defends it easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tork Mendez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Mendez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jamie Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendez being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mendez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.

Mendez moves into the clinch.
Mendez stalling.

Mendez jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson postures up.

Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendez!
Mendez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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!
Johnson is controlling Mendez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Mendez is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is in trouble now - Mendez has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez unloading with bombs!
Mendez landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendez has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is not content to let Mendez control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Mendez pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jamie Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.

Johnson feints and as Mendez raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson tries to stand but Mendez is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is really struggling to control Mendez but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Mendez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson advances to half guard.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson throws a strike but Mendez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendez passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The strikes coming from Mendez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Mendez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendez's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson stands and throws Mendez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez sneaks back into half guard.
Mendez trying to control here.
Mendez is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tork Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendez tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
Mendez trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Mendez's guard.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Mendez is trying to keep Johnson in close.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Mendez's legs - danger averted.
Johnson pushes down on Mendez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control from Mendez's half guard. Mendez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jamie Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Johnson!