PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Menger (ranked 3741 p4p, 322 weight class) and Boon Wrecking Ball (ranked 20950 p4p, 561 weight class). Menger comes to the cage accompanied by Shiny. Boon Wrecking Ball will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Menger
vs
Wrecking Ball

187 cm
33
250 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Menger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boon Wrecking Ball!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wrecking Ball's waist but Wrecking Ball gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menger off to one side.
Menger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrecking Ball defends well and Menger ends up having to push Wrecking Ball into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Menger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wrecking Ball swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Menger. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wrecking Ball fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Menger to the ground. Wrecking Ball is now in Menger's guard.
Menger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menger has momentary wrist control but Wrecking Ball slips an elbow through the middle.
Menger has his hands on Wrecking Ball's head, controlling the position.
Menger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wrecking Ball postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball working some strikes from top position.
Wrecking Ball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrecking Ball with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menger has Wrecking Ball pulled in close to control his posture.
Wrecking Ball chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger trying to control the position.
Wrecking Ball working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wrecking Ball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menger looking for a sweep. Not yet Menger, not yet.
Wrecking Ball content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wrecking Ball is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wrecking Ball wants to control from the top but Menger keeps moving.
Menger wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
Wrecking Ball throwing strikes but missing.
Wrecking Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrecking Ball scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wrecking Ball with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrecking Ball's guard.

Menger throws a strike but Wrecking Ball rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wrecking Ball landing with the ground and pound.
Menger is trying to keep Wrecking Ball in close.
Wrecking Ball keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Menger's head.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Menger's brow.
Wrecking Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Menger's head.
Wrecking Ball works over Menger with some ground and pound from guard.
Menger wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
Wrecking Ball has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Menger's brow.
Wrecking Ball landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrecking Ball postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wrecking Ball working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball won't allow Menger to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrecking Ball postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wrecking Ball postures up in Menger's guard and throws a big left but Menger blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menger is on top in guard.

Menger throws a big right hand that misses.
Wrecking Ball is trying to control the position but Menger postures up.
Menger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wrecking Ball is controlling Menger's posture.
Menger stopping the sweep attempt from Wrecking Ball.
Menger distracts Wrecking Ball with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menger throws a big elbow that misses.
Wrecking Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menger landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menger throwing strikes from guard but Wrecking Ball blocks nicely.
Wrecking Ball trying to control the position.
Menger lands a couple of digs.
Menger is working Wrecking Ball over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wrecking Ball has momentary wrist control but Menger slips an elbow through the middle.
Wrecking Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Menger advances to half guard.
Menger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wrecking Ball!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrecking Ball wants to try and get back to his feet.
Menger breaks from Wrecking Ball's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Wrecking Ball is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boon Wrecking Ball will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wrecking Ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.

Wrecking Ball manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Menger on his heels. He'll look to pass Menger's guard now, I'm sure.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Menger's brow.
Wrecking Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrecking Ball throws a big right hand that misses.
Menger is adopting a defensive guard.
Menger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball is looking to stand up but Menger won't let him.
Menger wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
Boon Wrecking Ball has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menger is trying to control the position but Wrecking Ball postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball won't allow Menger to sweep him here.
Wrecking Ball works over Menger with some ground and pound from guard.
Wrecking Ball throwing strikes but missing.
Wrecking Ball working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Menger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menger wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
Wrecking Ball wants to pass the guard but Menger is keeping the position.
Wrecking Ball working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball connects with a couple of short punches.
Menger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrecking Ball's guard.

Menger connects with a couple of short punches.
Menger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrecking Ball is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menger is controlling him.
Wrecking Ball is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wrecking Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menger throws a strike but Wrecking Ball rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wrecking Ball cracks Menger with a solid left hand.
Menger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wrecking Ball manages to get himself to full guard.

Menger won't allow Wrecking Ball to sweep him here.
Wrecking Ball is trying to keep Menger in close.
Wrecking Ball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menger landing some decent shots from guard.
Wrecking Ball bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menger's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menger trying to keep a closed guard but Wrecking Ball is proving a slippery customer.
Menger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menger keeping full guard, as Wrecking Ball tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrecking Ball is one step ahead there.
Wrecking Ball loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrecking Ball is one step ahead there.
Wrecking Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menger keeping moving, preventing Wrecking Ball from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wrecking Ball's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Menger is trying to control the position but Wrecking Ball postures up.
Menger seems keen to control Wrecking Ball's posture.
Menger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrecking Ball's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball looking for a sweep. Not yet Wrecking Ball, not yet.
Menger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball is pulling down on Menger's head to control his posture.
Wrecking Ball is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menger is controlling him.
Menger throws a big right hand that misses.
Menger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrecking Ball manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menger manages to get himself to full guard.

Wrecking Ball wants to get up but he can't break Menger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boon Wrecking Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boon Wrecking Ball's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Menger closes the distance and clinches up with Wrecking Ball, looking for a takedown. Menger pushes Wrecking Ball against the cage but Wrecking Ball circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wrecking Ball wants to counter with a clinch but Menger pushes him away.
Wrecking Ball has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Menger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrecking Ball avoids it really well and circles away.
Menger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wrecking Ball sprawls well. Wrecking Ball wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Menger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrecking Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Menger backs up against the cage.
Boon Wrecking Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wrecking Ball scores with a takedown into Menger's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menger wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
Wrecking Ball trying to control but Menger is working from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball preventing the sweep.
Menger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Menger has his hands on Wrecking Ball's head, controlling the position.
Wrecking Ball postures up.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menger controls Wrecking Ball momentarily but Wrecking Ball frees himself.
Menger is looking to stand up but Wrecking Ball isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Menger is trying to control the position but Wrecking Ball postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wrecking Ball throws a nice looking combination but Menger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wrecking Ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Wrecking Ball as Menger shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Wrecking Ball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menger shoots in for a takedown but Wrecking Ball shows good takedown defense.
Boon Wrecking Ball is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wrecking Ball shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Menger's guard.
Menger looking to control but Wrecking Ball passes into half guard.
Wrecking Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrecking Ball controlling the action here.
Wrecking Ball wants to control but Menger is keeping him busy.

Wrecking Ball decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Menger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrecking Ball avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menger.
Wrecking Ball wants to counter the offense by Menger and move into the clinch position.

Wrecking Ball fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Menger sprawls well initially but Wrecking Ball persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Wrecking Ball seems content to control.
Menger wants to get back to full guard.
Wrecking Ball controlling the action here.
Wrecking Ball is continuing to stall.
Wrecking Ball is thwarting Menger's attempts to control the position.
Wrecking Ball seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Menger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wrecking Ball is working away from the top position though.
Wrecking Ball performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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.
Menger wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Wrecking Ball seems content to control.
Carl Menger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menger is looking to improve his position.
Wrecking Ball perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Menger trying to control from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Wrecking Ball closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wrecking Ball lands in his opponent's guard.
Menger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wrecking Ball manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wrecking Ball not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Menger looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boon Wrecking Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrecking Ball 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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