PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between XANDER GIVENS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishit Mepantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think GIVENS might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Im going to fuck you up . XANDER GIVENS could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ishit Mepantz's chin.

GIVENS
vs
Mepantz

175 cm
18
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, XANDER GIVENS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ishit Mepantz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GIVENS tries to clinch there but Mepantz circles away.
GIVENS swings for the body but Mepantz moves out of range.
GIVENS tries for a takedown but Mepantz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
GIVENS throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mepantz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mepantz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for GIVENS, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
GIVENS is breathing heavily.
Mepantz doesn't succeed with the takedown

so GIVENS counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mepantz is controlling GIVENS's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
GIVENS trying to control the position from guard on top but Mepantz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mepantz looking to control.
Mepantz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mepantz pulls GIVENS in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mepantz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
GIVENS throwing strikes but missing.
GIVENS won't allow Mepantz to sweep him here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mepantz has eaten all the pies!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
GIVENS with a poor takedown

and Mepantz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Mepantz jumps guard.
GIVENS trying to control the position from guard on top but Mepantz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GIVENS slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

GIVENS is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mepantz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS wants to stand but Mepantz is controlling his arm.
Mepantz wants to get back to his feet but GIVENS drags him back down.
Mepantz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
GIVENS trying to control the position but Mepantz is working away.
GIVENS tries to advance to mount but can't.
GIVENS lands some shots froms side control.

Mepantz is rocked!
Mepantz is looking for a sweep.
Mepantz is still in real trouble! Can GIVENS finish him?
GIVENS controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mepantz is looking for a sweep.
Mepantz seems to have recovered his senses.
GIVENS misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mepantz tries to improve position but can't.
GIVENS wants to control but Mepantz is keeping him busy.

GIVENS looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mepantz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mepantz controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mepantz passes GIVENS's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mepantz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GIVENS. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
GIVENS is looking to escape.
Mepantz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks GIVENS with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
GIVENS is looking to control Mepantz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can GIVENS avoid being mounted?
GIVENS wants to get back to his feet.
Mepantz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

GIVENS actively working from the bottom here.
Mepantz wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that XANDER GIVENS will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

GIVENS moves into range and clinches up with Mepantz.
Mepantz is trying to break the clinch but GIVENS has him pressed against the ropes.
Mepantz can't break the clinch.
GIVENS stalls.
Mepantz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from GIVENS.

Mepantz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mepantz throws a head kick but GIVENS moves out of range.
GIVENS tries for a takedown but Mepantz circles away easily

and Mepantz counters with a shoot takedown. GIVENS fights it but they end up in guard.
Mepantz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
GIVENS is pulling down on Mepantz's head to control his posture.
GIVENS is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mepantz trying to stand up but can't free himself from GIVENS's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GIVENS manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
GIVENS sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mepantz wants to control but GIVENS is having none of it.
GIVENS with shots to the head and body - Mepantz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mepantz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS misses with a head shot.
Mepantz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mepantz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
XANDER GIVENS overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mepantz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mepantz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mepantz trying to control the position from guard on top but GIVENS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mepantz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
GIVENS controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mepantz trying to control but GIVENS is working from the bottom.
Mepantz landing some decent shots from guard.
Mepantz wants to control from the top but GIVENS keeps moving.
Mepantz lands a couple of elbows.
GIVENS wants to stand up but Mepantz is controlling him.
Mepantz wants to control from the top but GIVENS keeps moving.
GIVENS has Mepantz pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

GIVENS looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mepantz preventing the sweep.
GIVENS will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mepantz wants to control from the top but GIVENS keeps moving.
Mepantz looking to sit in guard and control but GIVENS gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
GIVENS advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ishit Mepantz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! GIVENS's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mepantz swats away the attempt to clinch by GIVENS.
GIVENS gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mepantz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mepantz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. GIVENS tries to avoid it but Mepantz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag GIVENS to the ground. GIVENS escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Mepantz clinches.

Mepantz breaks from the clinch.

Mepantz closes the distance and clinches.

Mepantz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mepantz wants to free his trapped foot but GIVENS is holding on for dear life with his legs.
GIVENS is looking to improve his position.
Mepantz wants to control but GIVENS is keeping him busy.
Mepantz tries to pass to full mount but GIVENS defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
GIVENS is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mepantz trying to pass the guard but GIVENS defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Mepantz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
GIVENS wants to control the position but Mepantz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mepantz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
GIVENS moves into full guard.
GIVENS has his hands on Mepantz's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mepantz throws a strike but GIVENS rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
GIVENS being controlled here momentarily.
Mepantz looking for a sweep. Not yet Mepantz, not yet.
GIVENS looking to sit in guard and control but Mepantz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mepantz is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mepantz pushes down on GIVENS's leg and manages to get into half guard.
GIVENS punching from the bottom.
Mepantz wants to pass the guard but GIVENS is defending well.
Mepantz is looking to take a break and control but GIVENS is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mepantz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
GIVENS is refusing to be controlled, as Mepantz sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
GIVENS wants to control but Mepantz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
GIVENS tries to kick Mepantz off but Mepantz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

GIVENS closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mepantz to the mat! Mepantz manages to get full guard.
GIVENS trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mepantz's guard.
GIVENS controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
GIVENS postures up and lands a big shot to Mepantz's brow.
GIVENS sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mepantz working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ishit Mepantz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mepantz 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!