PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joze Mesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son SoareS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mesar
vs
SoareS

204 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

193 cm
29
241 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joze Mesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Son SoareS!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
SoareS throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mesar.
SoareS lands a nice shot to the body.
SoareS throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
SoareS misses with a jab, cross combination.
SoareS throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mesar.
Mesar fails to land with a series of punches.
SoareS avoids a punch combination nicely.
SoareS moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Joze Mesar has been cut.
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!
SoareS looks to land a combination but Mesar avoids it well.
Mesar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck SoareS on the side of the head.
SoareS lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mesar throws a series of punches but SoareS moves out of range.
Mesar slips under a jab.
SoareS misses with a double jab.
SoareS throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SoareS throws a nice looking combination but Mesar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
SoareS takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck for SoareS with that takedown attempt.
Mesar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mesar wants it to stay on the feet.
SoareS looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
SoareS goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joze Mesar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
SoareS throws a series of punches but Mesar avoids them all with ease.
SoareS looks gassed!
Mesar tests SoareS's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mesar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mesar lands a head shot.
SoareS moves forwards but Mesar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
SoareS dives in and grabs Mesar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mesar pushes down on SoareS's head and hops out.
Joze Mesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son SoareS.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesar misses with a few strikes there.
Mesar misses with a series of wild punches.
Mesar misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
SoareS tries to bum rush Mesar with a series of wild strikes but Mesar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SoareS takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mesar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
SoareS is looking to clinch but Mesar is avoiding it.
SoareS showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mesar.
Mesar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from SoareS.

Joze Mesar's cut is getting worse.
SoareS swings for the body but Mesar moves out of range.
Mesar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mesar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces SoareS back to the cage. Mesar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
SoareS fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Mesar lands an impressive looking overhand right. SoareS doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by SoareS - just one landing.
A combination from Mesar does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesar throws a series of punches but SoareS avoids them all with ease.
Mesar swinging wildly here.
Mesar misses with a series of wild punches.
SoareS misses with a combination
and Mesar counters with a series of strikes. SoareS will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mesar scores with a one two! SoareS had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
SoareS lands a really nice looking cross but Mesar seems unphased.
Mesar misses with a double jab.
SoareS on the wrong end of a nice jab.
SoareS rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. SoareS catches Mesar right on the button with a cross.
Mesar misses with a double jab.
Mesar looks to land a combination but SoareS avoids it well.
SoareS throws a series of punches but Mesar avoids them all with ease.
Mesar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

SoareS forces Mesar back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SoareS fails to pull the fight into his guard.
SoareS tries to score a body lock takedown but Mesar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
SoareS has had enough of the clinch but Mesar keeps him there for the moment.
SoareS wants a takedown.
SoareS fails to pull guard.
SoareS drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
SoareS is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SoareS drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mesar pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Son SoareS dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joze Mesar's cut.
That's time! Mesar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mesar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SoareS misses with an uppercut.
SoareS misses with a series of wild punches.
SoareS throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mesar stuffs the takedown attempt from SoareS. SoareS gets slowly back to his feet.
Mesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mesar misses with a wild combination.
SoareS tries to move into range but Mesar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Son SoareS seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mesar scores with a jab to the jaw.
SoareS circles away from the clinch attempt.
SoareS shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mesar. Those never looked like landing.
Mesar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
SoareS swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mesar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
SoareS is breathing heavily.
Mesar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mesar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
SoareS misses with the combination.
Mesar connects with a crisp jab.

SoareS gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mesar breaks the clinch.
Mesar throws a series of punches but SoareS moves out of range.
Joze Mesar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mesar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mesar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SoareS misses with a double jab.
Mesar lands a nice hook to SoareS's body. SoareS takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from SoareS does no damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for SoareS. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
SoareS misses with a combination
and Mesar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Mesar misses.
A punch combination from Mesar misses.
No joy there for SoareS, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
SoareS throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mesar fails with an attempt to clinch.
SoareS takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
SoareS avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mesar misses with a series of wild punches.
Mesar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by SoareS.
SoareS throws a right hand that Mesar ducks under and follows up with a left that Mesar also avoids with ease.
Mesar lands with an uppercut that bounces SoareS off the cage and back into rage.
Mesar throws a right hand that SoareS ducks under and follows up with a left that SoareS also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesar scores with a hook to the body. SoareS takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
SoareS swings for the body but Mesar moves out of range.
SoareS has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
SoareS with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mesar to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Mesar misses.
Mesar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mesar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps SoareS's head backwards.
Mesar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
SoareS shoots for a takedown but Mesar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joze Mesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son SoareS.
SoareS wants to clinch.
Mesar throws a nice looking combination but SoareS bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
SoareS takes a shot to the body in his stride.
SoareS looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mesar is fending him off so far but SoareS persists. Nope, Mesar circles away and we're back to standing.
Mesar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. SoareS manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from SoareS does no damage.
SoareS misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Mesar does no damage.
SoareS walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mesar!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesar cracks SoareS with a right hand to the side of the head.
SoareS with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mesar to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Mesar finds it's target.
Mesar throws a nice looking combination but SoareS bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mesar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SoareS throws a right and a left that Mesar avoids nicely.
SoareS misses with a two punch combination.
Mesar sizes up SoareS with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mesar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from SoareS.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joze Mesar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joze Mesar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mesar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. SoareS eats them both and turns towards Mesar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
SoareS misses with a wild body shot.
Mesar misses with a double jab.
Mesar slips a jab from SoareS.
Mesar misses with a series of wild punches.
SoareS ducks under a wild hook from Mesar.
Mesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Mesar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

SoareS darts in and clinches Mesar up against the cage.
Mesar letting SoareS take a breather here.

SoareS breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesar stuffs the takedown attempt from SoareS. SoareS gets slowly back to his feet.
SoareS takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SoareS tries to bum rush Mesar with a series of wild strikes but Mesar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SoareS swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Mesar scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Mesar as SoareS shoots in.
SoareS throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mesar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mesar misses with the combination.
Mesar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mesar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mesar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mesar misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Mesar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Mesar misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SoareS looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mesar is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mesar fails to land with a series of punches.
SoareS throws out a loose jab but Mesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - SoareS scores with a four punch combination!
SoareS takes a swing at Mesar's ribcage but misses.
Mesar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mesar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mesar duly obliges.
Mesar avoids a punch combination nicely.
SoareS lands a jab-cross combination.
Mesar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mesar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Mesar.
SoareS lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesar scores with a one two! SoareS had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
SoareS takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
SoareS just misses with a punch to the body.
SoareS misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesar.
Sloppy strikes from SoareS. Those never looked like landing.
Mesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mesar tries to close the distance and clinch but SoareS swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mesar lands a nice looking body shot.
SoareS misses with a two punch combination.
Mesar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mesar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SoareS throws out the jab.
SoareS misses with a series of wild punches.

Mesar has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SoareS is trying to force a seperation but Mesar has the dominant position.
SoareS tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mesar smiles and moves away.
Joze Mesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son SoareS.
Mesar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. SoareS eats them both and turns towards Mesar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
SoareS throws a right and a left that Mesar avoids nicely.
SoareS tries for a takedown but Mesar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces SoareS back to the cage. Mesar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mesar misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SoareS looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesar is just out of range.
SoareS walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mesar misses with a double jab.
Mesar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SoareS.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joze Mesar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mesar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joze Mesar!