PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Wynn (ranked 24569 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Mcmeny (ranked 4692 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Wynn
vs
Mcmeny

181 cm
25
279 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

202 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edwin Wynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Mcmeny!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wynn takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut lands for Mcmeny. That snapped Wynn's head back.
Nice body punch from Mcmeny.
Wynn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Mcmeny finds it's way through Wynn's defenses.
Nice shot lands for Mcmeny.
Wynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcmeny as he avoids it easily.
Wynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcmeny is fending him off so far but Wynn persists. Nope, Mcmeny circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Wynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcmeny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joshua Mcmeny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Mcmeny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcmeny.
Wynn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcmeny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcmeny lands with an overhand left.
Mcmeny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mcmeny cracks Wynn with a good jab.
Mcmeny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mcmeny jabs at Wynn's body.
Wynn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcmeny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn ducks right into an uppercut from Mcmeny.
Mcmeny throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcmeny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mcmeny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcmeny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wynn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wynn moves to clinch but Mcmeny breaks away
and Mcmeny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcmeny lands a nice shot that snaps Wynn's head back.
Wynn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wynn misses with a takedown
letting Mcmeny counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynn dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcmeny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wynn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wynn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcmeny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Mcmeny lands.
Mcmeny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wynn. Wynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wynn moves forwards but Mcmeny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mcmeny sizes up Wynn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcmeny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmeny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wynn's hands.
Joshua Mcmeny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcmeny leaves Wynn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcmeny is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wynn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mcmeny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wynn's head.
Wynn really is a fat lump.
Wynn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wynn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wynn has his takedown stuffed
and Mcmeny counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Mcmeny finds it's way through Wynn's defenses.
Mcmeny lands with a hook. Wynn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Mcmeny 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.

Wynn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wynn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mcmeny lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Mcmeny.
Mcmeny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wynn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mcmeny scores with the left hand. Wynn knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmeny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wynns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mcmeny with a jab.
Wynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcmeny tries to sprawl out of it but Wynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcmeny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcmeny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mcmeny as he connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wynn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mcmeny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wynn's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wynn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mcmeny connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmeny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcmeny wants it to stay on the feet.
Wynn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcmeny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wynns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wynn with a poor takedown
and Mcmeny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Wynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcmeny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wynn on the side of the head.
Mcmeny connects with a jab.
Mcmeny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmeny cracks Wynn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mcmeny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Mcmeny finds it's target.
Wynn gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmeny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wynn doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Mcmeny - just one landing.
Wynn walks into a straight right hand from Mcmeny.
Wynn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcmeny lands a body shot.
Mcmeny connects with a right hand. Wynn shakes it off.
Wynn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mcmeny to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmeny connects with a body shot that sends Wynn's belly button to the back.
Mcmeny scores with a decent looking hook.
Mcmeny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wynn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Mcmeny finds it's target.
Wynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcmeny tries to sprawl out of it but Wynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcmeny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcmeny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcmeny digs a good hook to Wynn's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Mcmeny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wynn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wynn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot by Mcmeny.
Wynn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mcmeny scores with the left hand. Wynn knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcmeny connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Mcmeny.
Nice shot by Mcmeny.
Wynn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmeny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joshua Mcmeny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Mcmeny.
Jab by Mcmeny.
Mcmeny scores with a hook.
Wynn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Mcmeny.
Jab by Mcmeny.
Wynn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcmeny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Mcmeny.
Mcmeny connects with a jab.
Edwin Wynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcmeny jabs Wynn right on the nose. Wynn blinks but takes it well.
Wynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcmeny tries to sprawl out of it but Wynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcmeny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice jab there from Mcmeny.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Mcmeny.
Mcmeny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wynn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wynn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mcmeny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wynn's head backwards.
Wynn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcmeny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Wynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wynn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmeny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Mcmeny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wynn doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Mcmeny as Wynn shoots in.
Mcmeny throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wynn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wynn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Mcmeny.
Wynn drops his hands momentarily and Mcmeny takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Mcmeny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcmeny 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Mcmeny!