PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gil Bentley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Meaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bentley
vs
Meaux

221 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
234 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gil Bentley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Meaux!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Meaux enables Bentley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meaux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meaux controls Bentley momentarily but Bentley frees himself.
Bentley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meaux is trying to keep Bentley in close.
Bentley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bentley gets to his feet - Meaux follows without any prompting.

Meaux dives in and scores a takedown into Bentley's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentley 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.
Bentley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meaux.
Bentley working a defensive guard here.
Bentley pulls Meaux in to control the position.
Bentley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Meaux wants to control from the top but Bentley keeps moving.
Bentley has Meaux pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bentley is looking to counter with head kicks.

Meaux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Meaux is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Meaux wants to work for an arm triangle but Bentley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Meaux is trying to work for a kimura but Bentley is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentley moves into full guard.
Bentley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meaux postures up in Bentley's guard and throws a big left but Bentley blocks it.
Bentley keeping moving, preventing Meaux from controlling successfully.
Bentley wants to sweep here but Meaux controlling him for the moment.
Meaux wants to control from the top but Bentley keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Meaux misses with a head kick.

Meaux dives in and scores a takedown into Bentley's guard.
Meaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bentley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bentley controlling the pace.
Bentley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bentley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bentley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bentley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meaux's head.

Bentley decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Meaux will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bentley misses the shot to the body.

Meaux feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bentley controls Meaux momentarily but Meaux frees himself.
Meaux looking to pass the guard.
Bentley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bentley is pulling down on Meaux's head to control his posture.
Bentley looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meaux wants to pass the guard but Bentley is keeping the position.
Bentley 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Meaux throws a big right hand that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bentley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Meaux tries to clinch but Bentley moves out of range.
Bentley checks a low kick from Meaux.
As Meaux looks to move away, Bentley throws a big counter combo bu Meaux just gets out of the way.
Meaux misses with a low kick.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meaux moves in looking to clinch but Bentley pushes him off.

Meaux throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bentley was covering up waiting for the punch and Meaux finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meaux preventing the sweep.
Meaux prevents Bentley from getting back to his feet.
Bentley keeping moving, preventing Meaux from controlling successfully.
Bentley is looking to stand up but Meaux isn't so interested in that idea.
Bentley managing to control the position.
Bentley trying to keep a closed guard but Meaux is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentley wants to stand and escape but Meaux is having none of it.
Bentley is pulling down on Meaux's head to control his posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Bentley circles away.

Meaux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bentley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Meaux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bentley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meaux.
Meaux tries to stand and escape but Bentley is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentley trying to control from the bottom.
Bentley wants to get back to full guard.
William Meaux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meaux is thwarting Bentley's attempts to control the position.
Meaux frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bentley is desperately trying to improve his position but Meaux has a good base and remains in mount.
Meaux punching from mount but Bentley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bentley is trying to escape the mount.
Meaux trying to control but Bentley is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Meaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bentley gets caught napping as Meaux dives in and scores a takedown. Bentley manages to retain guard.
Bentley wants to sweep but no luck.
Meaux being controlled here momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Meaux. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Meaux trying to control but Bentley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley is trying to keep Meaux in close.
Meaux postures up in Bentley's guard and throws a big left but Bentley blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Meaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bentley looking for a sweep. Not yet Bentley, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Bentley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Meaux looking to slow down the pace here.
Bentley can't get the takedown.
Meaux taking a breather.

That's two 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.
Meaux tries to break free but Bentley pushes him back against the cage.
Bentley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Meaux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Meaux tries to strike from the bottom.
Meaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bentley.
Bentley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Meaux is trying to control the position but Bentley postures up.

Bentley stands up and waves to Meaux to follow him.

Meaux dives in and scores a takedown into Bentley's guard.

Meaux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bentley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meaux has Bentley in his guard.

Meaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meaux being controlled here, momentarily.
Meaux wants to get back to his feet but Bentley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bentley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Meaux pulls Bentley in close to prevent any damage.
Bentley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gil Bentley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Meaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bentley paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Meaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meaux 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Meaux!