PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Meshkov (ranked 5993 p4p, 23717 weight class) and Demon Mask (ranked 497 p4p, 590 weight class). Anton Meshkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Meshkov
vs
Mask

195 cm
21
245
2 - 3 - 0

202 cm
23
270
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Meshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demon Mask!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mask tries for a takedown but Meshkov circles away easily
and Meshkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meshkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mask.
Mask moves forwards but Meshkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mask lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meshkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mask goes for a double leg but Meshkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meshkov continues to drive forward.
Meshkov with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meshkov, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Meshkov coming out on top.
Mask takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Meshkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Meshkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Meshkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Mask is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mask with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meshkov scores with a counter punch that sends Mask to the canvas! Meshkov smells blood - he's punishing Mask with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mask has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Meshkov!