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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nixon Mesquita (ranked 4069 p4p, 4259 weight class) and Flerkin McJerkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 cm 18 165 3 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm 25 157 2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns Counter fighter Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Determined |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nixon Mesquita! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flerkin McJerkins! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with McJerkins, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes McJerkins against the cage but McJerkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Mesquita takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mesquita really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mesquita with a lazy takedown attempt and McJerkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesquita thinking. Mesquita shoots in for a double leg but McJerkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nixon Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jab, jab by McJerkins - just one landing. Mesquita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McJerkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McJerkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. McJerkins cracks Mesquita with a right hand to the side of the head. McJerkins cracks Mesquita with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A punch lands to the side of Mesquita 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mesquita has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mesquita there as he acknowledges the shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! McJerkins lands with a shot to the body. Mesquita shoots in but McJerkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. McJerkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McJerkins catches Mesquita with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mesquita fails with the takedown and McJerkins counters with a left to the body. Flerkin McJerkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McJerkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mesquita has time to react. McJerkins leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. McJerkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McJerkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita. McJerkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and McJerkins counters with a left to the body. Mesquita fails with the takedown and McJerkins counters with a nice body shot. Mesquita closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mesquita takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mesquita takes one on the button. McJerkins scores with a jab. Mesquita acknowledges it with a nod of the head. McJerkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Mesquita gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mesquita tries for a takedown but McJerkins circles away easily and McJerkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McJerkins paws at him with a jab and circles away. McJerkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mesquita misses with a wild body shot. Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with McJerkins, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes McJerkins against the cage but McJerkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McJerkins cracks Mesquita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mesquita has his takedown stuffed and McJerkins counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McJerkins to the mat! McJerkins manages to get full guard. McJerkins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mesquita manages to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McJerkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. McJerkins is trying to stand back up but Mesquita is controlling him
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McJerkins's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flerkin McJerkins 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. Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and McJerkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mesquita takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McJerkins scores with a nice head shot. Nixon Mesquita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mesquita tries to clinch but fails miserably and McJerkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McJerkins lands an overhand right. McJerkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mesquita goes for a double leg but McJerkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McJerkins continues to drive forward. McJerkins stops a takedown attempt from Mesquita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nixon Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mesquita wants to take the fight to the mat but McJerkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. McJerkins lands on the inside with an uppercut. McJerkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. McJerkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. McJerkins scores with a shot to the side of Mesquita's head. McJerkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McJerkins just stands there and leans against the cage. McJerkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards. McJerkins manages to break the clinch.
McJerkins works Mesquita's body with a nice hook. McJerkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. McJerkins connects with a looping right hand.
Mesquita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and McJerkins counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McJerkins lands a really nice looking cross but Mesquita seems unphased.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! McJerkins moves into range and connects with a jab. Mesquita has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McJerkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Mesquita's head. McJerkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Mesquita walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Mesquita tries for a takedown but McJerkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. It seemed like McJerkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Flerkin McJerkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McJerkins lands a slapping body shot.
McJerkins works Mesquita's body with a nice hook. Mesquita takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mesquita looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. McJerkins lands a nice looking body shot.
McJerkins connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McJerkins scores with a nice strike. McJerkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt and McJerkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesquita thinking. A jab from McJerkins does it's job there. Good exchange - McJerkins coming out on top. Mesquita shoots in and drives through. McJerkins sprawls well. Flerkin McJerkins seems to be getting the better of the standup. McJerkins with a hook. Mesquita is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mesquita walks into a stiff left hand from McJerkins. Mesquita shoots and misses letting McJerkins counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Mesquita with a poor takedown and McJerkins counters with a nice uppercut. Mesquita has his takedown stuffed and McJerkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mesquita doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling McJerkins to counter with a crisp jab. McJerkins lands a jab to the nose. McJerkins with a hook. Mesquita takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown but McJerkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesquita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flerkin McJerkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! Mesquita shoots in but no luck this time. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McJerkins! But no joy. McJerkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. McJerkins throws out a powerful jab.
Mesquita is rocked! Mesquita walks into a jab. Oh Mesquita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
and McJerkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Mesquita toppling to the canvas! Mesquita scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McJerkins finish him?! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McJerkins drops Mesquita with a naaaaasty hook - Mesquita is in real trouble here! McJerkins dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flerkin McJerkins!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
71% |
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