PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Mesquita (ranked 2535 p4p, 1062 weight class) and Evan Ekbomb (ranked 230 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mesquita
vs
Ekbomb

170 cm
24
155
5 - 2 - 0

172 cm
27
166
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Ekbomb!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Ekbomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekbomb slips under a jab from Mesquita.
Ekbomb misses with a hook.
Vitor Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mesquita misses with a right hand
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita slips a jab from Ekbomb.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ekbomb misses.
Ekbomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita cracks a nice hook into Ekbomb's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita throws a shot to the body.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mesquita cracks Ekbomb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekbomb throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Mesquita. Beautiful body shot.
Ekbomb lands with a cross.
Evan Ekbomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Mesquita finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekbomb takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Mesquita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekbomb did well to prevent Mesquita getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Mesquita is working for a kimura but Ekbomb is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekbomb's head.
Well, if Mesquita is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekbomb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekbomb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mesquita is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ekbomb keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita trying to control but Ekbomb is working from the bottom.

Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ekbomb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ekbomb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ekbomb!

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ekbomb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekbomb throws a right hand that misses

so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ekbomb has his feet on Mesquita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Mesquita drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekbomb sprawls and moves away.
Mesquita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekbomb's head.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Vitor Mesquita is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekbomb scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Vitor Mesquita has been cut.
Mesquita throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
Ekbomb is looking for the big counter here.
Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Ekbomb sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Ekbomb swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
A left lands for Ekbomb.
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekbomb misses with a looping right.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Ekbomb is quick to defend against it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Mesquita misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekbomb! But no joy.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Mesquita takes a swing at Ekbomb's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekbomb, as that shot connected.
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Ekbomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mesquita moves away from the strike by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb with the inside leg kick.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ekbomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekbomb misses with a straight left.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Ekbomb looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Ekbomb misses with a low kick.
Mesquita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekbomb misses with a straight right.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Ekbomb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Mesquita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ekbomb misses.
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Ekbomb's defenses.
Ekbomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with a straight right.
Ekbomb misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita with a jab.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
Mesquita is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ekbomb.
Mesquita with a nice cross.
Mesquita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb takes one to the side of the head.
Ekbomb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Ekbomb slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekbomb swivels and escapes.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekbomb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Ekbomb fights it but they end up in guard.

Ekbomb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mesquita has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Mesquita gets control of Ekbomb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesquita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Ekbomb decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mesquita scores with a jab.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekbomb as he jumps to the side.
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
letting Ekbomb counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekbomb sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ekbomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekbomb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekbomb throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita digs a good hook to Ekbomb's body.
Ekbomb throws a nice looking combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekbomb.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Ekbomb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ekbomb 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Ekbomb!