PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between El Mero Mero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and curlo jacob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mero Mero
vs
jacob

185 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Mero Mero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, curlo jacob!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mero Mero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
jacob lands a with a good body shot.
Mero Mero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says jacob as he avoids it easily.
jacob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
jacob doesn't manage to clinch there - Mero Mero circles away.

jacob forces Mero Mero back against the cage and clinches.
Mero Mero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but jacob is keeping busy.
Mero Mero tries to pull guard but jacob won't allow it.

jacob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mero Mero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mero Mero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A right-left combo lands from jacob.
Mero Mero avoids the head kick by jacob.

jacob clinches up against the cage.
jacob is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.

jacob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
jacob scores with a head kick.

Mero Mero tries to keep at a distance but jacob has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mero Mero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Mero Mero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mero Mero jumps guard but jacob stands there with Mero Mero around his waist. Mero Mero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
jacob can't get the takedown.
Mero Mero fails to pull guard.
jacob scores with an uppercut up the middle.

jacob pulls guard effortlessly.
jacob is looking to stand up but Mero Mero isn't so interested in that idea.
Mero Mero trying to control the position from guard on top but jacob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

jacob scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mero Mero shoots in and drives through. jacob sprawls well.
A combination from jacob does no damage.

jacob fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mero Mero, pushing him back against the cage.
Mero Mero goes for a takedown in the clinch but jacob prevents it.
Mero Mero keeps control of jacob as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

jacob breaks from the clinch.
Mero Mero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
jacob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. jacob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mero Mero throws a left and a right that both miss

and jacob holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mero Mero can't break the clinch.
Mero Mero fails to pull guard.
Mero Mero has had enough of the clinch but jacob keeps him there for the moment.
Mero Mero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. jacob is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

jacob manages to pull guard.

jacob pushes Mero Mero off and scrambles back to his feet.

Mero Mero pushes jacob up against the cage in a clinch.
Mero Mero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. jacob fights it off and pushes away nicely.
jacob moves in looking to clinch but Mero Mero pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jacob stuffs the takedown.
curlo jacob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

jacob has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for jacob to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mero Mero looking for a takedown.
Mero Mero tries for a takedown but jacob manages to get underhooks.
jacob gets underhooks to prevent Mero Mero's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The is referee keeping an eye on jacob - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
jacob gets underhooks to prevent Mero Mero's takedown attempt.
Mero Mero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
jacob is looking to control Mero Mero's arms but Mero Mero gets an underhook and turns him. Now jacob has his back to the cage.
jacob controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

curlo jacob dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

jacob misses with the combination.
Mero Mero fails with a takedown attempt.

jacob has closed the distance and engaged Mero Mero in a clinch.

jacob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jacob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
jacob misses with a double jab.
El Mero Mero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mero Mero shoots in for a takedown but jacob shows good takedown defense.
jacob wants to clinch up but Mero Mero keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jacob misses with a combination
letting Mero Mero counter with a right hand.
Mero Mero's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mero Mero duly obliges.
jacob throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mero Mero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mero Mero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mero Mero falls off balance throwing a combination

and jacob moves into the clinch.
jacob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mero Mero walks away with a smile on his face. jacob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
jacob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mero Mero shoots for a takedown but jacob saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Mero Mero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jacob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two 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.
jacob looks to throw a body kick
letting Mero Mero counter with a right hand.

jacob clinches.
Mero Mero is trying to stall.
Mero Mero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. jacob is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
jacob just leaning against Mero Mero, taking a breather.
jacob gets underhooks to prevent Mero Mero's takedown attempt.
Mero Mero trying to control the position but instead, jacob has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mero Mero into the cage.
Mero Mero trying to land knees to the body.
Mero Mero's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
jacob wants to break free but Mero Mero has control.
Mero Mero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mero Mero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jacob wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mero Mero has him pressed against the cage.
jacob tries to land knees in the clinch but Mero Mero avoids the damage to the body.
Mero Mero tries to stall but jacob uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Mero Mero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mero Mero shoots in but jacob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
jacob tries to clinch but Mero Mero moves out of range.
Mero Mero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mero Mero tries to clinch up

and jacob moves into the clinch.
Mero Mero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
jacob fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mero Mero stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mero Mero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. jacob fights it off and pushes away nicely.
jacob lands a head kick!
jacob blocks the body kick.
Mero Mero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mero Mero doesn't manage to clinch there - jacob circles away.
jacob tries to clinch but Mero Mero moves out of range.

jacob has Mero Mero up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jacob can't get the takedown.

Mero Mero breaks the clinch.
Mero Mero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and jacob counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

curlo jacob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

jacob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mero Mero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

jacob gets in close and instigates a clinch.
jacob goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mero Mero prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Mero Mero fails to land.

jacob has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mero Mero is trying to keep an underhook but jacob manages to get the takedown into half guard.

jacob escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mero Mero swats away the attempt to clinch by jacob.
El Mero Mero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mero Mero throws a lazy right hand but jacob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mero Mero has a takedown stuffed.
Mero Mero lands with a kick to the temple. jacob shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mero Mero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Mero Mero. That's going to take a lot out of him.

jacob clinches with his opponent.
jacob wants to get back to striking at distance but Mero Mero won't allow it.

Mero Mero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
jacob fails in his attempt to clinch.
jacob swats away the attempt to clinch by Mero Mero.
Mero Mero circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mero Mero counters with a left and a right that stings jacob.
Mero Mero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by jacob.
Nice body kick there by jacob.
jacob cracks Mero Mero with a good jab.

That's two 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.
Mero Mero tries to close the distance and clinch up but jacob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mero Mero fails with the takedown
and jacob counters with a left and a right that stings Mero Mero.
Mero Mero throws a leg kick that is checked

and jacob moves into the clinch.

jacob has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mero Mero regains guard immediately.

jacob stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mero Mero misses with a few strikes there.
jacob misses with a combination

and Mero Mero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mero Mero digs a right hand underneath jacob's ribcage. jacob let out a lung full of air as it connected.

jacob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
jacob tries to clinch but Mero Mero is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mero Mero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
jacob scores with a body shot.
jacob misses with a body shot.

jacob rushes Mero Mero and presses him up against the cage.
Mero Mero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. jacob avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
jacob prevents the takedown attempt.

jacob breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Mero Mero as he connects with a hook.
Mero Mero tries to clinch up.
jacob is looking to clinch.
Mero Mero shoots in for a takedown but jacob shows good takedown defense.
jacob moves in looking to clinch but Mero Mero pushes him off.
jacob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mero Mero misses with a combination
and jacob counters with a two punch combo.
Mero Mero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? jacob is fending him off so far but Mero Mero persists. Nope, jacob circles away and we're back to standing.
Mero Mero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but jacob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
curlo jacob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A thudding body kick lands there by jacob!
Mero Mero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
jacob throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
jacob moves in looking to clinch but Mero Mero pushes him off.
jacob throws a sloppy head kick and Mero Mero moves out of range easily.
El Mero Mero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mero Mero fails with the takedown.
jacob throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
curlo jacob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well jacob 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... curlo jacob!