PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laslo Merivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Telamon Aeacuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merivan comes into the arena with Sayonara blaring out of the sound system. Aeacuson has chosen "Cloud Connected" by In Flames as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Merivan
vs
Aeacuson

180 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laslo Merivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Telamon Aeacuson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merivan misses with a head kick.
Merivan just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Aeacuson misses.
Merivan connects with a crisp jab.
Merivan throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Aeacuson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Merivan!
A nice elbow there by Aeacuson.
Aeacuson misses with a head shot.
The referee warns Merivan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Merivan working to try and regain half guard.
Aeacuson landing strikes from the mount and Merivan is in trouble!

Merivan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merivan taking shots to the head.
Oh Merivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aeacuson with a couple of short strikes.
Aeacuson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aeacuson raining down shots from the mount!
Aeacuson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aeacuson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aeacuson controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Merivan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Merivan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aeacuson dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aeacuson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Merivan is breathing heavily.
Aeacuson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aeacuson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Aeacuson controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Aeacuson.
Aeacuson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Merivan is in a horrible position here. Aeacuson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aeacuson working the ground and pound effectively.
Merivan is bucking up trying to escape but Aeacuson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aeacuson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aeacuson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Merivan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aeacuson breaks from Merivan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aeacuson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Merivan's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aeacuson with shots to the head and body - Merivan looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aeacuson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aeacuson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Merivan?
Aeacuson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aeacuson landing shots from mount.
Aeacuson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aeacuson controlling from mount.
Merivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merivan wants to control but Aeacuson is having none of it.
Aeacuson lands a nice shot to the head.
Aeacuson lands with some strikes.
Aeacuson won't let Merivan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Aeacuson working the ground and pound effectively.
Aeacuson looking to finish Merivan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Merivan!
Aeacuson lands with some strikes.
Aeacuson landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aeacuson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Aeacuson.
Merivan wants to control but Aeacuson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Telamon Aeacuson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aeacuson tries for a takedown but Merivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Aeacuson or perhaps it was just good defense by Merivan which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Merivan. No joy for Aeacuson on that attempt.
Laslo Merivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Telamon Aeacuson.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merivan as he avoids it easily.
Aeacuson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aeacuson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aeacuson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merivan circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson fails with a takedown attempt.
Aeacuson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merivan's waist but Merivan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aeacuson off to one side.
Aeacuson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aeacuson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aeacuson misses with a takedown attempt - Merivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aeacuson misses with a takedown attempt - Merivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aeacuson shoots in but Merivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Merivan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aeacuson is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Aeacuson or perhaps it was just good defense by Merivan which made him look bad.
Aeacuson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merivan circles away.
Merivan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aeacuson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merivan circles away.
Aeacuson misses with a takedown attempt - Merivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aeacuson shoots in and drives through. Merivan sprawls well.
Merivan stuffs the takedown.
Aeacuson misses with a takedown attempt - Merivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laslo Merivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merivan but Merivan pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Aeacuson or perhaps it was just good defense by Merivan which made him look bad.
Aeacuson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merivan circles away.
Aeacuson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merivan stuffs the takedown.
Laslo Merivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merivan stuffs the takedown attempt from Aeacuson. Aeacuson gets slowly back to his feet.
Aeacuson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merivan circles away.
Aeacuson looks for a takedown but Merivan sprawls well.
Aeacuson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aeacuson tries for a takedown but Merivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merivan's waist but Merivan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aeacuson off to one side.
Aeacuson closes the distance and clinches up with Merivan, looking for a takedown. Aeacuson pushes Merivan against the cage but Merivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aeacuson shoots in but Merivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson shoots for a takedown but Merivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merivan as he avoids it easily.
Aeacuson fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Merivan. No joy for Aeacuson on that attempt.
Aeacuson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Aeacuson or perhaps it was just good defense by Merivan which made him look bad.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aeacuson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merivan circles away.
Aeacuson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Merivan is fending him off so far but Aeacuson persists. Nope, Merivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Aeacuson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merivan's waist but Merivan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aeacuson off to one side.
Merivan stuffs the takedown attempt from Aeacuson. Aeacuson gets slowly back to his feet.
Aeacuson shoots in but Merivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aeacuson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aeacuson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Merivan swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Aeacuson or perhaps it was just good defense by Merivan which made him look bad.
Aeacuson closes the distance and clinches up with Merivan, looking for a takedown. Aeacuson pushes Merivan against the cage but Merivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aeacuson has a takedown stuffed.
Aeacuson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merivan's waist but Merivan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aeacuson off to one side.
Aeacuson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aeacuson looks for a takedown but Merivan sprawls well.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown but Merivan shows good takedown defense.
Aeacuson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merivan circles away.
Aeacuson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aeacuson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merivan but Merivan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aeacuson shoots in and drives through. Merivan sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laslo Merivan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Aeacuson throws a hook to the side of Merivan's head but Merivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merivan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merivan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aeacuson lands a lovely overhand right.
Merivan shoots in for a takedown but Aeacuson shows good takedown defense.
Merivan scores with the left hand. Aeacuson knows he should have avoided that one.
Merivan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Merivan shoots in and drives through. Aeacuson sprawls well.
Merivan throws a head kick that misses.
Merivan cracks Aeacuson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Merivan misses with a body shot

and Aeacuson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aeacuson is looking to advance position but Merivan won't allow it.
Aeacuson stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aeacuson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Merivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aeacuson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aeacuson is tying to control. Merivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aeacuson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Merivan is trying to stand up here but Aeacuson is controlling him well.
Aeacuson moves nicely into side control.
Aeacuson scoring with punches from side control.
Merivan is looking for a sweep.
Merivan seems a little lost for a moment, as Aeacuson dominates the positioning.
Telamon Aeacuson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merivan is looking to reverse the position.
Aeacuson cracks Merivan with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aeacuson just content to control the position.
Aeacuson looks up at the clock and then as Merivan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aeacuson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aeacuson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aeacuson grinds an elbow into Merivan's temple.
Aeacuson lands an elbow.
Merivan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aeacuson is controlling him well.
Merivan is not content to let Aeacuson control the position.
Merivan regains half guard, as Aeacuson was trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merivan is looking to improve his position.
Merivan is trying to stand up here but Aeacuson is controlling him well.
Aeacuson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aeacuson not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aeacuson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aeacuson trying to control the action but Merivan is working from the bottom.

Despite being in the dominant position, Telamon Aeacuson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merivan looks to land a combination. Aeacuson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Merivan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Aeacuson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Merivan's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laslo Merivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merivan keeping full guard, as Aeacuson tries to pass.
Merivan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aeacuson looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Telamon Aeacuson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aeacuson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Telamon Aeacuson!