PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Howe (ranked 23986 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Del Meyers (ranked 6734 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Del Meyers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Howe
vs
Del Meyers

201 cm
21
278 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

205 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Octavio Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Del Meyers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howe gets a takedown into half guard.
Del Meyers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Del Meyers pushes Howe off looking to stand but Howe dives back in and keeps control.

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

Howe is working for a kimura but Del Meyers is defending it quite comfortably.

Howe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Meyers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Meyers wants to control but Howe is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Howe is working for a submission of some sort.

Howe is looking for a kimura but Del Meyers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howe to get the leverage.

That's two 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.
Del Meyers is trying to stand.
Howe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Del Meyers trying to control but Howe postures up.

Howe is looking for a kimura but Del Meyers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howe to get the leverage.

Howe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Meyers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howe.

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

Howe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Del Meyers did well to prevent Howe getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howe decides to stand and escape the position.
Howe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Meyers throws a poor cross that misses
and Howe counters with a stiff right hand.
Howe lands a high kick!
Howe misses with a wild combination.

Howe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Del Meyers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Howe controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howe working away.
Del Meyers is trying to get back to half guard.

Howe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Meyers is trying to work for a sweep but Howe has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Del Meyers.
Del Meyers swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Del Meyers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Howe did well to prevent Del Meyers getting side control.

Howe kicks off Del Meyers and gets to his feet.
Oscar Del Meyers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howe looks to land a combination. Del Meyers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Howe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Howe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Del Meyers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Howe working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Del Meyers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Howe scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Meyers is trying to work for a sweep but Howe has mounted him!
Howe controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Howe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Del Meyers is surviving well by controlling Howe's body position as best he can.
Howe landing shots from mount.

Howe has control of Del Meyers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Del Meyers regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Howe wants to finish this one by submission but Del Meyers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Howe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Del Meyers can't escape the position.

Howe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Del Meyers tries to hold on but Howe postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Del Meyers is trying to reverse the position but instead Howe has taken his back - oops!
A lull in the action here.

Howe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Howe patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Howe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Del Meyers gets a double leg takedown into Howe's guard.

Howe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Meyers is aware though and is defending well.
Howe has Del Meyers pulled in close to control his posture.

Howe is looking for a triangle but Del Meyers pushes his legs off easily.
Howe seems keen to control Del Meyers's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Meyers sees it coming and defends easily.
Howe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Meyers can do to turn this around?
Del Meyers is trying to get back to full guard.

Howe is working for a submission of some sort.
Del Meyers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Del Meyers is looking for a triangle but Howe pushes his legs off easily.
Howe working some strikes from top position.
Del Meyers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Del Meyers is working an open guard so Howe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Del Meyers tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Del Meyers squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Howe looking to control but Del Meyers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Meyers tries to hold on but Howe pushes him away.
Howe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Meyers is trying to reverse the position but instead Howe has taken his back - oops!
Del Meyers is taking damage to the body and head.
Howe has the hooks in. Del Meyers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Del Meyers wants to get back to his feet.
Del Meyers trying to control the hands but Howe breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oscar Del Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Octavio Howe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Howe looking to break Del Meyers's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Del Meyers remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Howe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Howe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Howe!