PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Meyer (ranked 4093 p4p, 4087 weight class) and Timoty Meyer (ranked 201 p4p, 200 weight class). Tim Meyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Meyer
vs
Meyer

188 cm
24
142
3 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
135
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Timoty Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tim Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Timoty Meyer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tim Meyer's half guard.
Tim Meyer trying to control here.
Tim Meyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tim Meyer tries to get out of the position.
Tim Meyer gets full guard.
Tim Meyer controlling Timoty Meyer's posture.
Timoty Meyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timoty Meyer passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoty Meyer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tim Meyer tries to get to full guard but Timoty Meyer has control of the leg.
Tim Meyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tim Meyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Timoty Meyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tim Meyer wants to improve his position but Timoty Meyer is controlling well.
Timoty Meyer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Timoty Meyer trying to control the action but Tim Meyer is working from the bottom.
Tim Meyer wants to control but Timoty Meyer is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Timoty Meyer is looking to take a break and control but Tim Meyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tim Meyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timoty Meyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timoty Meyer takes a swing at Tim Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Tim Meyer misses with a body kick.
Tim Meyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Timoty Meyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tim Meyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tim Meyer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Timoty Meyer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Timoty Meyer is working for a kimura but Tim Meyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Tim Meyer tries to kick Timoty Meyer off but Timoty Meyer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoty Meyer has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Tim Meyer works to full guard.
Timoty Meyer trying to control but Tim Meyer is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tim Meyer holds on and takes a little breather.
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!
Timoty Meyer trying to control but Tim Meyer is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timoty Meyer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tim Meyer moves into the clinch.
Tim Meyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tim Meyer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tim Meyer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Timoty Meyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tim Meyer trying to control the action but Timoty Meyer is working from the bottom.

Tim Meyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Timoty Meyer sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timoty Meyer wants to get back to his feet.
Timoty Meyer strikes from the bottom but Tim Meyer passes into mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoty Meyer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Timoty Meyer is trying to maintain the position but Tim Meyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Timoty Meyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tim Meyer stopping the sweep attempt from Timoty Meyer.
Tim Meyer looking to sit in guard and control but Timoty Meyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tim Meyer keeping full guard, as Timoty Meyer tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoty Meyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tim Meyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timoty Meyer is one step ahead there.
Tim Meyer is trying to keep Timoty Meyer in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timoty Meyer advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim Meyer is positioning himself well to prevent Timoty Meyer advancing to mount.
Tim Meyer wants to control but Timoty Meyer is keeping busy.
Timoty Meyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tim Meyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tim Meyer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timoty Meyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timoty Meyer's back!
Tim Meyer is hanging on to Timoty Meyer's back as he tries to escape.

Tim Meyer tightening his grip on Timoty Meyer, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tim Meyer tries to keep control of the position but Timoty Meyer is staying busy.
Tim Meyer throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Tim Meyer is not going to allow Timoty Meyer to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Timoty Meyer right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tim Meyer gets his hands free as Timoty Meyer looks to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Meyer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tim Meyer takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Timoty Meyer rushes Tim Meyer and presses him up against the cage.
Tim Meyer has Timoty Meyer pushed against the cage.
Timoty Meyer being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Timoty Meyer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tim Meyer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Timoty Meyer to the mat. Timoty Meyer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Timoty Meyer looking to control.
Tim Meyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Timoty Meyer is on top in guard.

Tim Meyer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tim Meyer wants to control from the top but Timoty Meyer keeps moving.

Timoty Meyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tim Meyer defends it easily.
Timoty Meyer is trying to control the position but Tim Meyer postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tim Meyer prevents Timoty Meyer from getting back to his feet.
Timoty Meyer working a defensive guard here.
Timoty Meyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Tim Meyer wants to control from the top but Timoty Meyer keeps moving.
Timoty Meyer has a closed guard, preventing Tim Meyer from standing up.
Timoty Meyer pulls Tim Meyer in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim Meyer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Timoty Meyer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tim Meyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Timoty Meyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Tim Meyer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tim Meyer prefers to stall for the moment though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Timoty Meyer throws a head kick but Tim Meyer moves out of range.
Tim Meyer shoots and misses

and Timoty Meyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Tim Meyer manages to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoty Meyer trying to control but Tim Meyer is working from the bottom.
Timoty Meyer stopping the sweep attempt from Tim Meyer.
Tim Meyer keeping moving, preventing Timoty Meyer from controlling successfully.
Timoty Meyer stopping the sweep attempt from Tim Meyer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Timoty Meyer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Meyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tim Meyer 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Tim Meyer!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Tim Meyer!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Tim Meyer!

Tim Meyer wins by unanimous decision!