PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manalili Meesang (ranked 1323 p4p, 3632 weight class) and Alla Pugacheva (ranked 181 p4p, 437 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Meesang
vs
Pugacheva

176 cm
28
156
16 - 8 - 0

179 cm
30
168
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manalili Meesang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alla Pugacheva!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meesang clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Meesang fails to land.
Pugacheva lands with a right to the head.
Meesang misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meesang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meesang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Meesang working aggressively here.
Meesang misses with a punch on the inside.
Pugacheva trying to control the position but instead, Meesang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pugacheva into the cage.
Meesang swings wildly with an uppercut but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugacheva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meesang misses with the head strike.
Meesang misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pugacheva pulls guard.
Pugacheva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meesang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meesang throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely.
Meesang throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meesang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meesang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pugacheva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meesang.
Pugacheva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meesang won't allow Pugacheva to sweep him here.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang throws a big elbow that misses.
Meesang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pugacheva has wrist control.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meesang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pugacheva has wrist control.
Meesang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meesang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pugacheva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meesang postures up in Pugacheva's guard and throws a big left but Pugacheva blocks it.
Meesang throwing strikes but missing.
Meesang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meesang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pugacheva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pugacheva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang throws a strike but Pugacheva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Meesang is looking to stand up but Pugacheva isn't so interested in that idea.
Pugacheva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pugacheva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meesang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meesang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pugacheva on the ground.
Pugacheva trying to control but Meesang is working from the bottom.
Meesang wants to stand and escape but Pugacheva is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Pugacheva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meesang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meesang has escaped and now he's on top!

Meesang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meesang throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely.
Meesang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meesang throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meesang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pugacheva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pugacheva not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Pugacheva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pugacheva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meesang is looking to escape.

Pugacheva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manalili Meesang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Meesang has closed the distance and engaged Pugacheva in a clinch.
Meesang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Meesang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pugacheva tries to throw a body punch but Meesang avoids it by throwing Pugacheva back against the cage.
Meesang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meesang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pugacheva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meesang backwards.
Meesang misses with the head strike.
Pugacheva is struggling to control the position.
Meesang lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meesang lands a nice uppercut.
Pugacheva avoiding damage.
Meesang prevents a body shot from Pugacheva.
Meesang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pugacheva backwards.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meesang lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pugacheva jumps guard.
Meesang throwing strikes but missing.
Meesang throwing strikes but missing.
Meesang throws a big elbow that misses.
Meesang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Meesang throwing strikes but missing.
Meesang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Meesang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pugacheva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Meesang postures up in Pugacheva's guard and throws a big left but Pugacheva blocks it.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meesang throws a big right hand that misses.
Meesang throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely.
Meesang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meesang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Our spies down at at OFFSEASON Gym inform us that Pugacheva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Meesang throws a strike but Pugacheva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pugacheva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pugacheva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meesang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva is looking to work some ground and pound but Meesang has wrist control.
Pugacheva postures up in Meesang's guard and throws a big left but Meesang blocks it.
Pugacheva postures up in Meesang's guard and throws a big left but Meesang blocks it.
Pugacheva wants to control from the top but Meesang keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva is looking to work some ground and pound but Meesang has wrist control.
Meesang is looking to stand up but Pugacheva isn't so interested in that idea.
Pugacheva trying to control the position from guard on top but Meesang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Pugacheva tries to keep at a distance but Meesang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meesang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pugachevas head.
Pugacheva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pugacheva is trying to stall.
Pugacheva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meesang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pugachevas head.
A nice left hand lands by Meesang.
A short right from Pugacheva on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meesang misses with a short punch on the inside.

Pugacheva successfully pulls guard.
Meesang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pugacheva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meesang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pugacheva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pugacheva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meesang.
Meesang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pugacheva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meesang throws an elbow that misses. Pugacheva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meesang's guard. Nice move by Pugacheva!

This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pugacheva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meesang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pugacheva trying to control but Meesang is working from the bottom.
Meesang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manalili Meesang dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Meesang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pugacheva flicks out a counter leg kick but Meesang steps away.
Meesang tries to clinch but Pugacheva moves away

and Pugacheva counters with a takedown into side control.
Pugacheva throws a strike aimed at the side of Meesang's head but Meesang avoids it well.
Pugacheva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meesang keeps working.
Pugacheva is chipping away with strikes.
Meesang seems a little lost for a moment, as Pugacheva dominates the positioning.

Pugacheva swings around for an armbar but Meesang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pugacheva's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva keeping full guard, as Meesang tries to pass.
Pugacheva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meesang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meesang throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meesang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pugacheva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meesang throws an elbow that misses. Pugacheva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meesang's guard. Nice move by Pugacheva!

Pugacheva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pugacheva throws a strike but Meesang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Manalili Meesang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meesang throwing strikes but missing.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meesang working some strikes from top position.

Pugacheva pushes Meesang off and scrambles back to his feet.

Pugacheva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meesang did well to prevent Pugacheva getting side control.
Manalili Meesang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva throwing shots but Meesang is blocking nicely.

Pugacheva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meesang is just riding it out for now. Pugacheva eventually gives up the hold.

Pugacheva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meesang sees it coming and defends easily.
Meesang is trying to stand back up but Pugacheva is controlling him
Pugacheva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meesang!
Pugacheva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Meesang is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pugacheva looking to finish with strikes here!
Meesang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pugacheva.
Meesang tries to buck Pugacheva off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meesang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Meesang wants to get back to his feet.
Meesang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pugacheva.
Meesang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pugacheva throws some wild stikes that Meesang manages to avoid easily.
Meesang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva punching from mount but Meesang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meesang avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pugacheva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alla Pugacheva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Meesang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manalili Meesang!
After winning the bout, Manalili Meesang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.