PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaydub Spliffenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffenberger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roll 'em Up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Meeoff's choice of entrance music: bawitaba. Jack Meeoff acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Spliffenberger
vs
Meeoff

195 cm
32
215 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

188 cm
32
212 lbs
17 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaydub Spliffenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeoff shoots in and drives through. Spliffenberger sprawls well.
Spliffenberger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Meeoff. That one must have hurt.
Meeoff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spliffenberger avoids it really well and circles away.
Meeoff drops his hands momentarily and Spliffenberger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meeoff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spliffenberger tries to work over Meeoff's front leg with a kick but Meeoff checks it.
A combination from Meeoff does no damage.
Jack Meeoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spliffenberger tries to avoid it but Meeoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spliffenberger to the ground. Spliffenberger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaydub Spliffenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Meeoff.

Meeoff forces Spliffenberger back against the cage and clinches.
Spliffenberger lands a shot to the body.
Spliffenberger looking to throw knees to the head but Meeoff is blocking nicely.
Spliffenberger misses with a knee strike.
Spliffenberger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Meeoff goes for a takedown attempt but Spliffenberger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spliffenberger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meeoff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spliffenberger scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Meeoff moves into the clinch successfully.
Spliffenberger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spliffenberger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meeoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meeoff stalling against the cage.
Meeoff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spliffenberger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Meeoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spliffenberger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spliffenberger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meeoff backwards.
Meeoff fails to pull guard.
Spliffenberger lands a nice uppercut.
Meeoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spliffenberger misses with a punch on the inside.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Meeoff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spliffenberger on his heels. He'll look to pass Spliffenberger's guard now, I'm sure.

Spliffenberger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliffenberger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Meeoff!
Spliffenberger controlling his opponent.
Spliffenberger moves to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spliffenberger looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Meeoff is controlling Spliffenberger 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

Spliffenberger has his foot on Meeoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meeoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Meeoff landing some decent shots from guard.
Meeoff trying to move into half guard but instead Spliffenberger has managed to sweep!

Meeoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spliffenberger defends well.
Meeoff keeping moving, preventing Spliffenberger from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spliffenberger wants to control from the top but Meeoff keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spliffenberger wants to pass the guard but Meeoff is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaydub Spliffenberger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Meeoff looks to land a combination but Spliffenberger avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meeoff.
Meeoff stalks Spliffenberger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spliffenberger's face. Spliffenberger staggers backwards, shaken.
Meeoff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meeoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meeoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spliffenberger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spliffenberger.

Meeoff scores with a takedown into Spliffenberger's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spliffenberger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spliffenberger trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spliffenberger's head.

Meeoff postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spliffenberger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Meeoff, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spliffenberger tries to free his leg and advance position but Meeoff is retaining full guard.

Meeoff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spliffenberger passes into side control.
Spliffenberger just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger taking a break here but Meeoff is having none of it and regains half guard.
Meeoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Spliffenberger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meeoff keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meeoff actively working from the bottom here.
Spliffenberger is pressing down on Meeoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meeoff is holding on for now.
Meeoff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger trying to pass the guard but Meeoff defending well.
Spliffenberger is keen to just control but Meeoff is a slippery customer.
Spliffenberger is looking to pass Meeoff's guard but actually Meeoff recovers to full guard.

Meeoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Spliffenberger uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spliffenberger working the ground and pound but Meeoff is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaydub Spliffenberger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Meeoff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spliffenberger counters with a leg kick.
Meeoff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Meeoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meeoff checks a low kick from Spliffenberger.
A low kick from Spliffenberger misses
and Meeoff counters with a one-two to the body.
Spliffenberger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meeoff.
Meeoff connects with a looping right hand.
Spliffenberger blocks a head kick by Meeoff.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Spliffenberger moves out of range.
Spliffenberger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meeoff.
Meeoff throws a series of strikes that have Spliffenberger backpedaling.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spliffenberger but Spliffenberger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meeoff misses with a wild combination.
Spliffenberger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meeoff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Meeoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Spliffenberger sprawls well. He's pushed Meeoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaydub Spliffenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Meeoff.
Spliffenberger misses with a low kick as Meeoff jumps back.
Meeoff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Meeoff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spliffenberger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meeoff tries for a takedown but Spliffenberger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaydub Spliffenberger is winning the standup battle so far.
Spliffenberger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spliffenberger.
A good leg kick by Spliffenberger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spliffenberger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spliffenberger, right into the meat.
Meeoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spliffenberger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jack Meeoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaydub Spliffenberger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spliffenberger misses with a low kick as Meeoff jumps back.
Spliffenberger cracks a nice hook into Meeoff's ribs.
Spliffenberger lands an overhand right.
Spliffenberger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spliffenberger throws a leg kick which misses Meeoff's front leg but catches the back leg as Meeoff tries to avoid it.
Meeoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spliffenberger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Meeoff is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Spliffenberger scores with a takedown into Meeoff's guard.
Spliffenberger sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger tries to free his leg and advance position but Meeoff is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spliffenberger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jaydub Spliffenberger just wasn't active enough.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spliffenberger. Meeoff shrugs it off though.

Meeoff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spliffenberger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff tries to pull guard but Spliffenberger holds him up against the cage and eventually Meeoff drops back down to his feet.
Meeoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meeoff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spliffenberger is defending well for now.
Spliffenberger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meeoff tries to break free but Spliffenberger pushes him back against the cage.
Spliffenberger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meeoff is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Spliffenberger manages to break the clinch.
Meeoff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spliffenberger counters with a low kick, right behind Meeoff 's knee.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Spliffenberger avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaydub Spliffenberger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spliffenberger 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaydub Spliffenberger!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jaydub Spliffenberger made sure he mentioned >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $35), along with how happy he was to win his fight.