PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between eat Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustaf Fengap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustaf Fengap will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Me
vs
Fengap

150 cm
30
139 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

174 cm
28
146 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, eat Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mustaf Fengap!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fengap scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Me shoots in but no luck this time.
Fengap wants to clinch up but Me keeps it at a distance.
Me checks a low kick from Fengap.

Fengap closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Me to the mat! Me manages to get full guard.

Me is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fengap is aware though and is defending well.
Fengap tries to free his leg and advance position but Me is retaining full guard.
Fengap passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Fengap is trying to get an arm triangle but Me is defending well.
Me is trying to improve his position.
Fengap passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Me!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fengap goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Me is on top in guard.
Me in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Me trying to control the position from guard on top but Fengap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Me sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fengap's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fengap wants to get back to his feet.

Me is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Fengap kicks off Me and gets to his feet.
Me checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fengap with a hook.
eat Me seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Me throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fengap's waist but Fengap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Me off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fengap!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Me enables Fengap to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Me manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fengap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fengap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Me is keeping the position for now.

Me looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Me escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fengap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Me is breathing heavily.
Fengap trying to control the position from guard on top but Me is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fengap lands a couple of digs.
Me might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Fengap decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Me, up you get!
Fengap misses with a leg kick.
Fengap looks for a takedown but Me sprawls well.
Fengap throws a good cross that connects.

Fengap shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fengap showed some decent athleticism there.
Me is pressing down on Fengap's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fengap preventing the sweep.

Fengap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fengap throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me keeping moving, preventing Fengap from controlling successfully.

Fengap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Me has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fengap has managed to get both his arms back between Me's legs - danger averted.
Fengap trying to control but Me is working from the bottom.
Fengap is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fengap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Me swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Fengap stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Me misses with a takedown attempt

and Fengap counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for eat Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Me pushes Fengap off looking to stand but Fengap dives back in and keeps control.

Fengap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fengap is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fengap is trying to work for a kimura but Me is defending well.

Me actively working from the bottom here.
Fengap working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fengap is keen to just control but Me is a slippery customer.
Fengap throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Me wants to improve his position but Fengap is controlling well.
Fengap seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Fengap looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustaf Fengap dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fengap scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Me tries to kick Fengap off but Fengap keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mustaf Fengap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fengap seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fengap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Me does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Me slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Me looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fengap gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Me with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Me on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Me takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Me dives in and grabs Fengap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fengap pushes down on Me's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fengap throws a good cross that connects.

Fengap shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Me's guard.

Fengap is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Me working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fengap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fengap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Me can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fengap controls the pace.
Fengap content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fengap cracks Me with a solid left hand.

Fengap drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fengap jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Me working for a triangle but Fengap defends it easily.
Fengap landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fengap slips nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fengap connects with a nice short shot to Me's temple.
Fengap scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fengap is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Me is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fengap pulls his head out easily.

Fengap seems to be looking for submissions.

Me is defending against the submission attempts here by Fengap.

Fengap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Me has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me wants to improve his position but Fengap is controlling well.

Fengap is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Me is just riding it out for now. Fengap eventually gives up the hold.
Fengap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Me knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fengap frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Me wants to hold on but Fengap pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me is just holding on here. Fengap manages to take his back.
Me has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Fengap is looking for the choke from the back position but Me is controlling his hands well.

Fengap working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Me's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fengap is looking for the choke from the back position but Me is controlling his hands well.

Me defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Me preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fengap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fengap doesn't have the hooks in and Me manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustaf Fengap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fengap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Me as he avoids it easily.
Me shoots for a double leg takedown but Fengap sprawls well. He's pushed Me's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fengap has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Me dives in and grabs Fengap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fengap pushes down on Me's head and hops out.
Fengap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fengap wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for eat Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Me throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fengap was covering up waiting for the punch and Me finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fengap keeping moving, preventing Me from controlling successfully.
Fengap wants to stand and escape but Me is having none of it.

Fengap is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Me throws a big right hand that misses.
Me tries to free his leg and advance position but Fengap is retaining full guard.
Fengap wants to sweep but no luck.

Fengap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Me doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Me manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fengap has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Me off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fengap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Me misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Fengap fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Me to the ground. Fengap is now in Me's guard.
Fengap postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Me wants to stand up but Fengap is controlling him.

Fengap stands and steps away. Me gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fengap is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Fengap dives in and scores a takedown into Me's guard.

Me escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fengap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Me is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fengap wants to control from the top but Me keeps moving.
eat Me has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fengap drops back looking for a leg! Me is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Me manages to kick Fengap off! Fengap jumps back into Me's guard.
Me wants to sweep but no luck.

Me working for submissions but it's allowed Fengap to get to half guard.

Fengap is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Me is just riding it out for now. Fengap eventually gives up the hold.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fengap slips a nice elbow through Me's hands, connecting with Me's forehead.

Fengap is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fengap throwing shots but Me is blocking nicely.
Me moves into full guard.
Fengap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Me trying to control the position.

Me is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fengap defends well.

Me is working an open guard so Fengap takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fengap throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Me circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mustaf Fengap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fengap moves in looking to clinch but Me pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Me is defended easily by Fengap.
Me on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fengap tries to close the distance and clinch but Me swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fengap dips to his left and cracks Me with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Me shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fengap defends it nicely.
Fengap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Me on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fengap closes the distance and clinches.
Mustaf Fengap is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Me is trying to push Fengap away but Fengap has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mustaf Fengap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fengap has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustaf Fengap!