PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Meno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseff Inglis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Meno
vs
Inglis

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Meno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseff Inglis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inglis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inglis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Inglis.
Meno is looking for a counter combo.
Joseff Inglis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inglis scores with a one two! Meno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Emmanuel Meno has been cut.
Inglis connects with a nice looking jab.
Inglis throws a right and a left that Meno avoids nicely.
Inglis misses with a combination
and Meno counters with a nice uppercut.
Inglis scores with a nice right hand.
Inglis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Inglis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meno was well out of range. Poor timing from Inglis.
Inglis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Inglis lands the left hand.
Meno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Inglis but Inglis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meno.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inglis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inglis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meno manages to avoid it.
Inglis misses with a wild body shot.
Meno seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Inglis swings for the body but Meno moves out of range.
Meno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meno tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Inglis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Inglis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Inglis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Meno with that takedown attempt.
Inglis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Meno.

Meno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Inglis, pushing him back against the cage.
Meno effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Meno to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inglis is trying to push Meno away but Meno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Inglis tries to circle away but Meno has him pinned against the cage.
Meno misses with a body punch.
Meno jumps guard but Inglis stands there with Meno around his waist. Meno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Meno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inglis is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inglis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inglis as he avoids it easily.
Meno dodges the punch combination from Inglis.
Inglis swats away the attempt to clinch by Meno.
Inglis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Inglis tests Meno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inglis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meno sets himself, and Inglis steps forward looking for the clinch! Meno avoids it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Inglis lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inglis misses with a two punch combination.
Inglis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Inglis looks winded!
Inglis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meno shoots for a takedown but Inglis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Meno throws a nice head kick!
Meno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Inglis loads up on a big right hand but Meno slips the punch.
Inglis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meno in his tracks.
Meno shoots in but Inglis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inglis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Inglis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Meno with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseff Inglis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Meno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Inglis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inglis misses with a two punch combination.
Meno misses with the combination.
Inglis works over Meno's head and body with a nice combination.
Meno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inglis.
As Inglis looks to move away, Meno throws a big counter combo bu Inglis just gets out of the way.
Inglis swings for the body but Meno moves out of range.
Joseff Inglis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meno dives in and grabs Inglis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Inglis pushes down on Meno's head and hops out.
Inglis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inglis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Inglis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meno rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meno.
Inglis throws a one two combo.
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!
Meno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Inglis is breathing heavily.
Inglis swings for the body but Meno moves out of range.
Meno moves forwards but Inglis connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meno wants to clinch up but Inglis keeps it at a distance.
Meno dives in for a single leg takedown but Inglis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Meno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meno misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Inglis catches Meno right on the button with a cross.
Inglis misses with a body shot.
Meno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Inglis misses.
Inglis scores with a hook to the body. Meno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Inglis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meno tries to clinch up.
Inglis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Inglis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meno.
Inglis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meno.
Inglis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meno moves away.
Inglis misses with a hook

and Meno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meno is trying to drag Inglis to the mat but Inglis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Meno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inglis throws a nice looking combination but Meno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Inglis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Meno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Inglis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meno half committed to a counter leg kick.
Meno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inglis.
Meno shoots in and drives through. Inglis sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inglis scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Inglis does no damage.

Meno drives through and clinches with Inglis against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Meno.
Meno wants a takedown.
Meno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inglis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Inglis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Inglis is trying to break the clinch but Meno has him pressed against the cage.
Meno is trying to pull guard but Inglis has him pressed against the cage.
Meno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inglis working hard to break the clinch.
Meno is looking to control Inglis's arms but Inglis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meno has his back to the cage.
Inglis tries to circle away but Meno has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Inglis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meno working hard to break the clinch.
Inglis tries to circle away but Meno has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseff Inglis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Meno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Inglis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Inglis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meno's hands.
Meno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inglis.
Meno stuns Inglis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Inglis lands an overhand right.
Inglis blocks a jab.
Meno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Inglis lands a body shot.
Inglis misses with the combination.
As Inglis looks to move away, Meno throws a big counter combo bu Inglis just gets out of the way.
Meno darts in looking for a takedown but Inglis gets double underhooks and turns Meno into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meno slips a jab and a cross from Inglis.
Inglis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inglis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meno doesn't seem bothered though.
Inglis misses with a body shot.
Meno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inglis thuds a left hand into Meno's body.
Inglis throws a series of strikes that have Meno backpedaling.
Meno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Inglis.
Inglis swinging wildly here.
Inglis throws out a loose jab but Meno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meno dives in for a single leg takedown but Inglis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Inglis as Meno shoots in.
Inglis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Meno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meno misses with a wild body shot.
Inglis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meno shoots in for a takedown but Inglis shows good takedown defense.
Inglis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meno eats them both and turns towards Inglis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meno has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meno tries to clinch up but Inglis circles away and keeps his distance.
Meno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inglis misses with a double jab.
Meno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inglis.
Sloppy strikes from Inglis. Those never looked like landing.
Inglis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inglis with the counter takedown but Meno avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Inglis scores with a four punch combination!
Inglis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meno fails with a takedown attempt.
Inglis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Meno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inglis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inglis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Inglis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Inglis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Inglis throws a series of punches but Meno avoids them all with ease.
Emmanuel Meno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meno slips a jab and a cross from Inglis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meno is defended easily by Inglis.
Inglis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meno has a takedown stuffed.
Inglis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meno.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseff Inglis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Inglis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Inglis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Inglis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meno counters with a nice kick to the body.
Inglis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meno manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Inglis.
Meno is looking to clinch but Inglis is avoiding it.
Meno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Inglis.
Emmanuel Meno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inglis circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseff Inglis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Inglis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Joseff Inglis!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Joseff Inglis!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Joseff Inglis!

Joseff Inglis wins by unanimous decision!