PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Mendoza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Silvennoinen
vs
Mendoza

188 cm
22
212 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
29
217 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Silvennoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza moves out of range of the leg kick from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Silvennoinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendoza moves out of range of the leg kick from Silvennoinen.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
Silvennoinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silvennoinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed Silvennoinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silvennoinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silvennoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Mendoza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen lands a jab.
Silvennoinen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silvennoinen cracks Mendoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Silvennoinen throwing a counter right hand but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Silvennoinen.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Silvennoinen.

Mendoza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silvennoinen's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen is pressing down on Mendoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silvennoinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Mendoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silvennoinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silvennoinen has escaped and now he's on top!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mendoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silvennoinen looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendoza, not yet.

Mendoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silvennoinen defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza.
Silvennoinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silvennoinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Mendoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvennoinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mendoza is tightening it up a little... Silvennoinen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Silvennoinen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Silvennoinen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mendoza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luis Mendoza!
A relieved looking Luis Mendoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.