PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wilmer Valderrama (ranked 8299 p4p, 311 weight class) and Marvin Meep (ranked 5825 p4p, 257 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Valderrama
vs
Meep

167 cm
18
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilmer Valderrama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Meep!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valderrama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meep is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valderrama with a body shot.
Valderrama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meep was well out of range. Poor timing from Valderrama.
Meep lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valderrama throws a right hand that misses
and Meep counters with a nice uppercut.
Meep scores with a hook to the body. Valderrama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valderrama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meep smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valderrama throws a lazy right hand but Meep sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Meep.
A big left from Meep misses.
Meep looks to score with a jab to the body but Valderrama is just out of range.
Valderrama swings widly with a right hand
and Meep counters with a stiff right hand.
Meep punishes Valderrama's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valderrama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meep was well out of range. Poor timing from Valderrama.
Meep fails to land with a series of punches.
Valderrama is looking to counter punch.
Meep has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Valderrama misses with a left hand
and Valderrama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valderrama throws a hook but Meep avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Meep takes the fight into the clinch.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Meep struggles to land a body shot inside as Valderrama controls his hands.
Valderrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meep tries to throw a body punch but Valderrama avoids it by throwing Meep back against the cage.
Meep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meep lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valderrama working aggressively here.
Meep pushes Valderrama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valderrama has a couple of punches blocked by Meep.
Meep scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valderrama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meep's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valderrama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meep's elbow.
Good body shot from Meep.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valderrama.
Meep throws a punch but it's blocked by Valderrama.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Valderrama gets through Meep's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meep blocks an uppercut.
Meep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valderrama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Meep.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Meep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meep.
Meep tries to work over Valderrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meep tries to work over Valderrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meep blocks a body shot from Valderrama.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valderrama backwards.
Meep misses with a punch to the body.
Valderrama misses with a punch to the body.
Meep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valderrama working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Meep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meep lands a right hand.
Meep tries to work over Valderrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meep digs a right hand into Valderrama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valderrama's gas tank.
Valderrama swings wildly with an uppercut but Meep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valderrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meep - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Meep.
Meep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valderrama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valderrama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meep is working Valderrama over against the cage.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Valderrama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meep effectively controlling the action here.
Meep misses with a punch on the inside.
Valderrama misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valderrama.
Valderrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meep swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meep works on Valderrama's body with a couple of short punches.
Valderrama tries a body shot but Meep blocks it.
Valderrama prevents a body shot from Meep.
Meep lands a right hand.
Valderrama lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Meep.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valderrama tries a body shot but Meep blocks it.
Meep looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Meep dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Meep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valderrama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valderrama cracks Meep with an open hand slap.
Danga de danga de dang - Meep scores with a four punch combination!
Meep fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valderrama on the side of the head.
Meep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Valderrama moves into the clinch successfully.
Valderrama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meep backwards.
A short left from Meep.
A shot in the inside from Meep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meep lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meep lands a hook that snaps the head of Valderrama backwards.
A short left from Valderrama.
Valderrama misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Meep.
Meep makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valderrama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Meep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valderrama or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valderrama throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valderrama.
Meep lands a shoulder strike.
Marvin Meep seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meep prevents a body shot from Valderrama.
Meep tries to work over Valderrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valderrama working aggressively here.
Meep struggles to land a body shot inside as Valderrama controls his hands.
Valderrama has a couple of punches blocked by Meep.
Meep struggles to land a body shot inside as Valderrama controls his hands.
Meep slowing the pace effectively.
Valderrama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meep tries to throw a body punch but Valderrama avoids it by throwing Meep back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meep.
A short uppercut from Valderrama.
Meep taking a breather.
Meep struggles to land a body shot inside as Valderrama controls his hands.
Valderrama tries to throw a body punch but Meep avoids it by throwing Valderrama back against the cage.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Valderrama cracks Meep with a nice body shot.
Valderrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valderrama takes a shot to the head.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meep blocks an uppercut.
Valderrama pushes Meep back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valderrama struggles to land a body shot inside as Meep controls his hands.
Valderrama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meep blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meep throws a punch but it's blocked by Valderrama.
Valderrama struggles to land a body shot inside as Meep controls his hands.
Meep has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meep stalling in the clinch but Valderrama improves position.
Meep is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valderrama misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valderrama.
Meep trying to control the position but instead, Valderrama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Meep into the cage.
Valderrama pushes Meep back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meep lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valderrama backwards.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Valderrama swings wildly with an uppercut but Meep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meep misses with a punch to the body.
Meep lands an uppercut.
Meep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meep tries to work over Valderrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valderrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Meep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valderrama misses with a punch on the inside.
Valderrama throws a head punch that misses.
Valderrama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meep backwards.
Meep can't find room to land a body shot as Valderrama controls the action.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valderrama.
Valderrama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valderrama tries to throw a body punch but Meep avoids it by throwing Valderrama back against the cage.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valderrama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valderrama backwards.
Meep misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valderrama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valderrama lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marvin Meep will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Valderrama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meep lands a slapping body shot.
Marvin Meep seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valderrama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meep drops his hands momentarily and Valderrama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Valderrama has managed to clinch.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meep lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valderrama is working Meep over against the cage.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valderrama lands with a short shot to the head.
Meep scores with a shoulder strike.
Meep working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meep blocking some punches.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Meep can't find room to land a body shot as Valderrama controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Meep.
Meep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valderrama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valderrama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valderrama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meep lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meep lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valderrama fails to land.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Meep.
Valderrama tries a body shot but Meep blocks it.
Meep presses Valderrama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valderrama lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meep.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Valderrama prevents a body shot from Meep.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valderrama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilmer Valderrama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valderrama blocks a body shot from Meep.
Meep blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Meep - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valderrama misses with a punch on the inside.
Meep lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valderrama gets through Meep's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
A body shot lands from Meep.
Meep blocks an uppercut.
Meep is stalling here.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valderrama has a couple of punches blocked by Meep.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
Valderrama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valderrama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valderrama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Valderrama.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valderrama struggles to land a body shot inside as Meep controls his hands.
Meep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meep tries to throw a body punch but Valderrama avoids it by throwing Meep back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
A left hand lands to the body for Meep.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valderrama has a couple of punches blocked by Meep.
Valderrama throws a head punch that misses.
Meep cracks Valderrama with a nice body shot.
Valderrama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valderrama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valderrama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meep.
Meep can't find room to land a body shot as Valderrama controls the action.
Valderrama swings wildly with an uppercut but Meep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meep prevents a body shot from Valderrama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valderrama misses with the head strike.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Valderrama works on Meep's body with a couple of short punches.
Meep lands a hook that snaps the head of Valderrama backwards.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meep is trying to stall.
Meep tries to throw a body punch but Valderrama avoids it by throwing Meep back against the cage.
Good body shot from Meep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valderrama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valderrama working aggressively here.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valderrama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meep scores with a shot to the side of Valderrama's head.
A short right from Valderrama.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilmer Valderrama.
Well Meep 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Meep!
During a confident post fight interview, Marvin Meep thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.