PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bue Colic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Mendosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bue Colic had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Bue Colic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulo Mendosa's chin.

Colic
vs
Mendosa

188 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

171 cm
22
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Tasmanian Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bue Colic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulo Mendosa!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Colic instigates a clinch.
Colic just leaning against Mendosa, taking a breather.

Mendosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Colic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Mendosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Colic pushing down on Mendosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Colic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Mendosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendosa gets full guard.
Colic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Mendosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Colic wants to stand but Mendosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Mendosa looking for a guillotine here but Colic defends easily.
Colic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mendosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colic works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Mendosa is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Colic pulls his head out easily.
Mendosa is looking for a sweep. Colic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mendosa actively working from the bottom here.

Mendosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Colic decides to stand and escape the position.

Mendosa tries to keep at a distance but Colic has taken the fight into the clinch.

Colic manages to break the clinch.
Colic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Colic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendosa has Colic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Colic breaks the clinch.

Colic gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Colic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Colic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Colic pulls Mendosa into guard.

Mendosa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Colic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Colic has escaped and now he's on top!
Mendosa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Colic!

Mendosa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Colic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Colic and Mendosa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Colic wants to control but Mendosa postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Colic, who protects the arm well.

Mendosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mendosa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Colic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendosa on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Colic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mendosa tries for a kimura but Colic is defending well.

Mendosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Mendosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

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

Mendosa drops back looking for a leg! Colic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Colic manages to kick Mendosa off! Mendosa jumps back into Colic's guard.
Colic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mendosa!
Mendosa tries to reverse the position but Colic maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mendosa working to try and regain half guard.
Colic landing punches.
Colic lands a heavy elbow.
Mendosa is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colic trying to control but Mendosa is having none of it.
Colic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendosa tries to improve his position but instead Colic has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Colic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Colic lands shots from the back.
Colic keeps control of the position as Mendosa tries to break free.
Colic is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Mendosa tries to roll but Colic sticks to his back.
Mendosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Colic's guard. Nice work there by Mendosa.
Colic trying to keep a closed guard but Mendosa is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mendosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Colic tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colic as he avoids it easily.
Mendosa misses with a takedown attempt - Colic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bue Colic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Mendosa.

Colic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colic is looking to take a break and control but Mendosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendosa stops Colic from passing to mount.
Mendosa gets back to half guard.
Paulo Mendosa has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mendosa is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Colic pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendosa is refusing to be controlled, as Colic sits in half guard.
Colic passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bue Colic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Colic throws a head kick that Mendosa semi-blocks.
Colic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Colic moves into the clinch successfully.
Colic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mendosa looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendosa tries for a takedown. No joy.

Colic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Colic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Colic is looking to take a break and control but Mendosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colic wants to stand but Mendosa has his arm trapped.
Mendosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Colic cracks Mendosa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mendosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Colic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendosa gets back to half guard.
Mendosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Colic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Colic's back!

Colic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colic controlling Mendosa 's hands.
Mendosa gets his hands free as Colic looks to control.
Colic wants to get back to his feet.

Mendosa is cranking Colic's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Colic! He's tightened the choke and Colic is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Mendosa!