PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gattsu Tsvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattsu Tsvetkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mendez
vs
Tsvetkov

187 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
225 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Tsvetkov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsvetkov throws a series of punches but Mendez moves out of range.
Tsvetkov misses the jab.
Mendez throws a right and a left that Tsvetkov avoids nicely.
Tsvetkov throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Tsvetkov throws a leg kick but Mendez moved away.
A right-left combo lands from Mendez.

It looks like Gattsu Tsvetkov has been cut.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Tsvetkov.
Mendez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tsvetkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez moves out of range as Tsvetkov strikes.
Tsvetkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendez throws a body punch but Tsvetkov moves out of range.
Tsvetkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsvetkov misses with an uppercut
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsvetkov thinking.
Tsvetkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsvetkov thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez scores with a three punch combo!
Mendez scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsvetkov should have avoided that one.
Mendez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsvetkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsvetkov throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Mendez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Boom Boom Room in the buildup to the fight.
Tsvetkov misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Mendez - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez works the jab nicely.
Tsvetkov tries to bum rush Mendez with a series of wild strikes but Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendez takes a swing at Tsvetkov's ribcage but misses.
Mendez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsvetkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsvetkov swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsvetkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendez throws a body punch but Tsvetkov moves out of range.
Mendez scores with the left hand. Tsvetkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsvetkov misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez misses with a hook.
Mendez misses with the combination.
Tsvetkov throws an off balance right hand
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsvetkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsvetkov misses with a hook
and Tsvetkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsvetkov throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
Mendez defending well as Tsvetkov loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsvetkov misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez misses with a combination
and Tsvetkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsvetkov misses the target.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsvetkov ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Tsvetkov avoids them all with ease.
Tsvetkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsvetkov swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez misses with a hook
and Tsvetkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Tsvetkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Tsvetkov lands.
Tsvetkov misses the shot to the body.
Tsvetkov misses with a hook
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsvetkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Tsvetkov defending well as Mendez loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsvetkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mendez scores with a one two! Tsvetkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That has opened up Gattsu Tsvetkov's cut even more.
A jab from Mendez misses.
The fighters circling - Tsvetkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tsvetkov misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
Mendez with a nice cross.
Tsvetkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez scores with a nice strike.
Tsvetkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsvetkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsvetkov lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Mendez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Tsvetkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mendez misses with a body shot.
Tsvetkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendez misses with a jab to the body
and Tsvetkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsvetkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsvetkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsvetkov throws an off balance right hand
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov defending well as Mendez loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Mendez. Beautiful body shot.
Mendez moves out of range as Tsvetkov strikes.
Mendez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tsvetkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsvetkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendez.
Mendez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez lands with a cross.
Tsvetkov digs a good hook to Mendez's body.
Tsvetkov swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez digs a good hook to Tsvetkov's body.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Tsvetkov misses.
Tsvetkov avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Mendez connects with the punch.
Tsvetkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsvetkov.
Mendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsvetkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendez lands a two punch combo.
Mendez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsvetkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsvetkov looks to land a combination. Mendez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like George Mendez has been cut.
Gattsu Tsvetkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsvetkov connects with a looping right hand.
Mendez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendez jabs at Tsvetkov's body.
Tsvetkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsvetkov slips under a jab.
Tsvetkov throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Tsvetkov throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Tsvetkov tries to bum rush Mendez with a series of wild strikes but Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsvetkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsvetkov moves forwards but Mendez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
George Mendez is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Tsvetkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsvetkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsvetkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsvetkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsvetkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsvetkov throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Mendez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tsvetkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tsvetkov throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tsvetkov counter with a right hand.
Tsvetkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsvetkov. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendez, as that shot connected.
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!
Mendez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Tsvetkov.
Mendez checks the leg kick.
Mendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsvetkov.
Mendez misses with a double jab
and Tsvetkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsvetkov throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez throws a jab when Tsvetkov was well out of range.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
Mendez takes a swing at Tsvetkov's ribcage but misses.
Mendez misses with a hook
and Tsvetkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gattsu Tsvetkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tsvetkov throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez cracks Tsvetkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsvetkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsvetkov manages to avoid it.
Tsvetkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsvetkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsvetkov.
Mendez takes one on the button.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsvetkov.
Mendez lands a right hook to the body.
Tsvetkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsvetkov throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsvetkov loads up on a big right hand but Mendez slips the punch.
Nice shot by Mendez.
Tsvetkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsvetkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Mendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov walks into a left hand.
Mendez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
Tsvetkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsvetkov manages to avoid it.
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws a jab when Tsvetkov was well out of range.
A left lands for Mendez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsvetkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendez on the side of the head.
Mendez throws a hook to the side of Tsvetkov's head but Tsvetkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Tsvetkov throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Tsvetkov misses with a straight left.
A big left from Tsvetkov misses.
Mendez scores with a nice head shot.
Mendez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsvetkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsvetkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Mendez.
Mendez cracks Tsvetkov with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.
Mendez swinging wildly here.
Tsvetkov connects with a body shot that sends Mendez's belly button to the back.
Mendez dodges the punch combination from Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov misses with a two punch combination.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsvetkov.
Sloppy strikes from Mendez. Those never looked like landing.
Mendez tries to bum rush Tsvetkov with a series of wild strikes but Tsvetkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsvetkov.
Sloppy strikes from Mendez. Those never looked like landing.
Tsvetkov takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsvetkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mendez feints a jab promting Tsvetkov to slip. Mendez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tsvetkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Mendez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsvetkov throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Mendez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsvetkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsvetkov takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Tsvetkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez tries to bum rush Tsvetkov with a series of wild strikes but Tsvetkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsvetkov.
Mendez takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Mendez!
A very excited looking George Mendez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.