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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - In the End. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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177 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mees Metsast!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Metsast does no damage.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomas trying to mount his opponent but Metsast defends it.
Metsast felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thomas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Metsast keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Metsast wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas stands and throws Metsast's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Metsast!
Metsast is wriggling around trying to escape.
Metsast is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Metsast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas goes for an armbar but Metsast turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Metsast.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Metsast tries to pass.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Metsast from controlling successfully.
Metsast sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thomas is trying to keep Metsast in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metsast defends it easily.
Metsast wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Metsast preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metsast defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metsast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Metsast prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Metsast moved out of range.
Metsast avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metsast was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Metsast tries to land a body kick
and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Metsast!
Metsast prevents Thomas from improving position.
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Metsast, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is trying to get an arm triangle but Metsast is defending well.
JJ Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Metsast has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thomas but great work by Metsast.
Metsast is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to regain half guard here but Metsast keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsast seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Metsast trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working for a triangle but Metsast defends it easily.
Thomas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Metsast stacks Thomas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Metsast!
Metsast misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Metsast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Metsast just content to control the position.
Thomas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metsast wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Metsast content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metsast manages to avoid it.
Metsast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Metsast counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Metsast sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metsast unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Metsast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metsast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Metsast saw that one coming.
Metsast follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metsast can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Metsast.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Metsast takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Metsast takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
JJ Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metsast moves away from the strike by Thomas.
It looks like Thomas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metsasts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metsast is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Metsast has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Metsast is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to pass to mount but Metsast is defending the position.
Metsast makes his way to full guard, as Thomas worked for a kimura.
Metsast has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsast keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
JJ Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metsast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas forces his way into half guard.
Thomas moves nicely into side control.
Thomas tries for a kimura but Metsast is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Metsast is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Metsast is trying to work for a sweep but Thomas has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, JJ Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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