PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez comes to the cage accompanied by Trap Door. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Adrian Brewer enters the cage!

Mendez
vs
Brewer

184 cm
42
180 lbs
29 - 30 - 0

180 cm
24
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 29 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mendez. No joy for Brewer on that attempt.

Brewer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendez's guard.

Mendez looking for a guillotine here but Brewer defends easily.
Brewer content to stall in guard here.
Brewer wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez keeping full guard, as Brewer tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brewer stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendez is proving hard to escape from.
Mendez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Mendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brewer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brewer wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brewer wants to get up but he can't break Mendez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brewer closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brewer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brewer 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.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Brewer has control of the leg.
Brewer drops an elbow to the side of Mendez's head.

Mendez actively working from the bottom here.
Mendez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez wants to control but Brewer is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Brewer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brewer.
Brewer throwing shots but Mendez is blocking nicely.

Brewer is working for a submission of some sort.

Brewer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendez defends it well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brewer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot by Mendez.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Brewer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brewer continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Brewer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez has a takedown stuffed.
Brewer shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Brewer will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Brewer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mendez moves in looking to clinch but Brewer pushes him off.

Mendez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brewer to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Mendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brewer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brewer wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mendez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brewer escapes and throws Mendez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mendez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brewer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mendez is looking to improve his position.
Mendez is working hard here to advance position.
Brewer wants to free his trapped foot but Mendez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brewer trying to control from Mendez's half guard. Mendez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brewer controls the pace.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Mendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendez is looking to advance position but Brewer won't allow it.

Mendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brewer is trying to maintain the position but Mendez is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is in trouble now - Mendez has advanced to mount!
Mendez with shots to the head and body - Brewer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brewer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Mendez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Brewer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Mendez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brewer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brewer 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.

Mendez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but Brewer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brewer wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brewer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Mendez.
Brewer darts in looking for a takedown but Mendez gets double underhooks and turns Brewer into the cage.
Tiago Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brewer misses with a takedown

and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown. Brewer fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brewer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brewer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendez manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mendez is looking for a triangle but Brewer pushes his legs off easily.

Mendez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendez controls Brewer momentarily but Brewer frees himself.
Brewer trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer working some strikes from top position.
Brewer postures up.
Brewer is looking to stand up but Mendez won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brewer is looking to clinch.

Brewer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Mendez looking for a guillotine here but Brewer defends easily.
Brewer controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Brewer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez wants to stand but Brewer is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adrian Brewer.
I think Brewer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adrian Brewer!