PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Mest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mest has chosen Denzel Curry - Ultimate as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vinicius
vs
Mest

205 cm
20
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Vinicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabian Mest!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinicius shoots in looking for a takedown. Mest tries to sprawl out of it but Vinicius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mest manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vinicius tries for a takedown but Mest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vinicius or perhaps it was just good defense by Mest, which made it look bad.
Mest avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinicius shoots in but Mest avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinicius was well out of range. Poor timing from Mest.

Vinicius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mest's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mest is trying to control the position but Vinicius postures up.
Mest keeping moving, preventing Vinicius from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mest controls Vinicius momentarily but Vinicius frees himself.

Mest is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vinicius presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vinicius working Mest over with knees to the body.
Mest tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vinicius just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mest breaks the clinch.
Mest avoids the head kick by Vinicius.
Mest tries to counter by closing the distance.

Mest drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vinicius is trying to control Mest's posture but Mest avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mest wants to control but Vinicius is keeping him busy.
Vinicius is trying to work for a sweep but Mest has mounted him!
Vinicius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Mest has hold of Vinicius's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vinicius manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinicius holds on for dear life, controlling Mest's posture momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vinicius sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vinicius's head.
Vinicius is staying active underneath Mest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vinicius is looking to improve his position.
Vinicius is trying to maintain the position but Mest is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Mest decides to stand up.
Mest looks winded!
Mest shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vinicius but Vinicius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mest as he avoids it easily.
Vinicius scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mest gets tackled into the cage by Vinicius. Vinicius maintains the clinch.

Vinicius manages to break the clinch.
Vinicius with a poor takedown

and Mest moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fabian Mest will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vinicius gets a clinch.
Vinicius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mest prevents the takedown attempt.

Vinicius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mest fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vinicius avoids it really well and circles away.
Vinicius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mest closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vinicius to the mat! Vinicius manages to get full guard.
Vinicius is wriggling around but Mest manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinicius manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mest keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vinicius has Mest pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mest manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mest fails to pull guard.
Vinicius has Mest pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mest manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vinicius is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vinicius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mest gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vinicius blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Mest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mest stuffs the takedown.

Mest manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vinicius on his heels. He'll look to pass Vinicius's guard now, I'm sure.
Mest passes Vinicius's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinicius has a hand on Mest's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mest takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mest wants to control the pace but Vinicius is squirming around nicely.
Vinicius tries to reverse the position but Mest maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mest can't control as he wanted to and Vinicius manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Vinicius is concentrating on defense, preventing Mest from advancing position.
Mest trying to control from half guard but Vinicius is working away.

Vinicius pushes Mest off and gets back to his feet.
Vinicius shoots in looking for a takedown but Mest manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vinicius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Vinicius pushes Mest up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vinicius jumps into guard, dragging Mest to the mat.
Mest must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vinicius trying to control the position here.
Vinicius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mest manages to get himself to full guard.

Vinicius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Mest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vinicius defends well.
Vinicius throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Vinicius will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vinicius. Vinicius obviously looking to wear him down.
Mest is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mest shoots in looking for a takedown. Vinicius tries to sprawl out of it but Mest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vinicius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vinicius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius looks to land a combination. Mest sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mest sprawls well. Mest wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vinicius gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mest as Vinicius shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mest tries to clinch there but Vinicius circles away.
Vinicius is looking for a counter combo.

Mest clinches.
Vinicius is trying to maintain a safe position but Mest gets an underhook and turns Vinicius into the cage.
A body shot lands from Mest.
Mest tries to pull guard but Vinicius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mest tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mest is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vinicius to keep the fight standing.

Vinicius successfully pulls guard.
Mest trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinicius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vinicius throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mest uses it to pass to side control.
Vinicius manages to get back to half guard.
Mest is trying to control the action in half guard but Vinicius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vinicius's head.
Mest is keen to just control but Vinicius is a slippery customer.
Marcus Vinicius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vinicius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mest's back!
Vinicius struggling to land strikes to the head as Mest covers up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius keeps control of the position easily here as Mest tries to buck him off.

Vinicius has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vinicius controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mest tries to escape but Vinicius has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mest trying to control the action but Vinicius just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinicius throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinicius throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Fabian Mest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinicius is riding his opponent, not letting Mest buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Vinicius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vinicius 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Marcus Vinicius!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Marcus Vinicius!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Marcus Vinicius!

Marcus Vinicius wins by unanimous decision!