PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Mesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Endo Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Endo Hattori will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mesus
vs
Hattori

184 cm
28
180 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

186 cm
29
184 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zeus Mesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Endo Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattori misses with a takedown attempt

and Mesus counters with a single leg into guard. Hattori didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hattori can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hattori trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hattori might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mesus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hattori is trying is best to control the position here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Endo Hattori hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hattori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mesus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori keeping moving, preventing Mesus from controlling successfully.
Mesus passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mesus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Mesus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mesus working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Mesus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hattori has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mesus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hattori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hattori is not content to let Mesus control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mesus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hattori rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mesus's guard! Nice work there by Hattori!
Mesus is pulling down on Hattori's head to control his posture.
Hattori missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mesus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hattori passes into half guard.
Mesus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori thows a huge punch but Mesus dodges it nicely.
Hattori wants to get back to his feet.
Hattori wants to take a breather but Mesus is having none of it.
Hattori seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mesus wants to control but Hattori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mesus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hattori.
Hattori not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hattori throwing shots but Mesus is blocking nicely.

Hattori is trying to work for a kimura but Mesus is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Mesus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hattori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mesus checks a low kick from Hattori.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hattori.
Hattori lands a glancing blow to the side of Mesus's head.
Endo Hattori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hattori doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mesus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hattori won't be happy with that.
Mesus working away.

Mesus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori struggling a bit here.

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

Mesus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hattori wants to control but Mesus postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is looking for a sweep.
Mesus trying to control the action but Hattori is working from the bottom.

Mesus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hattori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hattori tries to bench press Mesus off him but Mesus keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mesus swings around for an armbar but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mesus's guard.
Mesus has a closed guard, preventing Hattori from standing up.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hattori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hattori trying to control but Mesus is working from the bottom.
Hattori must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Endo Hattori.

Mesus drives through with a takedown into Hattori's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesus's guard.

Mesus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hattori defends it easily.

Mesus is looking for a triangle but Hattori pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hattori trying to control but Mesus is working from the bottom.
Mesus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hattori.
Hattori postures up in Mesus's guard and throws a big left but Mesus blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hattori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesus is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Endo Hattori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

No joy there for Hattori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hattori gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mesus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hattori won't be happy with that.
Hattori tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesus is looking to take a break and control but Hattori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mesus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mesus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mesus swings around for an armbar but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mesus's guard.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mesus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hattori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hattori postures up in Mesus's guard and throws a big left but Mesus blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hattori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mesus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hattori is looking to work some ground and pound but Mesus has wrist control.
Mesus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hattori wants to hold on but Mesus pushes him away.
Mesus controlling from mount.

Mesus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hattori is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hattori and Mesus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Mesus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mesus wants to control but Hattori is keeping him busy.
Hattori can't do much from the bottom here.

Mesus swings around for an armbar but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mesus's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mesus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hattori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hattori wants to stand but Mesus is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Mesus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mesus 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Mesus!
A victorious Zeus Mesus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.