PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Del Meyers (ranked 24737 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Billingslea (ranked 4476 p4p, 0 weight class). Billingslea has chosen Many Men as his entrance music. Oscar Del Meyers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Del Meyers
vs
Billingslea

205 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Del Meyers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Billingslea!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billingslea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Del Meyers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The crowd cheers as Billingslea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Del Meyers doesn't seem phased though.
Billingslea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut lands for Billingslea. That snapped Del Meyers's head back.
Del Meyers shoots in looking for a takedown. Billingslea tries to sprawl out of it but Del Meyers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Billingslea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Billingslea lands with a good body shot.
Del Meyers swings for the body but Billingslea moves out of range.
Del Meyers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Billingslea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oscar Del Meyers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Meyers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billingslea lands a nice looking body shot.
Billingslea jabs Del Meyers right on the nose. Del Meyers blinks but takes it well.
Billingslea connects with a body shot that sends Del Meyers's belly button to the back.
Billingslea lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Meyers off the cage and back into range.
Del Meyers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Billingslea pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Del Meyers back to the cage. Billingslea follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingslea with a hook.
Billingslea scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vincent Billingslea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billingslea scores with a hook to the body. Del Meyers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Billingslea throws a good cross that connects.
Billingslea misses with a two punch combination.
Del Meyers feinted with a counter takedown.
Billingslea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Billingslea lands a jab to Del Meyers's midsection.
Billingslea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Billingslea scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billingslea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Del Meyers. Del Meyers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Billingslea.
Billingslea throws a combination. Del Meyers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Del Meyers drops his hands momentarily and Billingslea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Billingslea closes the distance and clinches.
Billingslea lands with a left to the head.
Billingslea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Meyers backwards.
I was talking to Del Meyers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Billingslea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Del Meyers or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Billingslea.
Billingslea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Billingslea is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Meyers has double underhooks.
Del Meyers prevents Billingslea from breaking the clinch.
Billingslea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Del Meyers.
Del Meyers being controlled against the cage.
Billingslea lands a shot to the body.
Billingslea content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Billingslea is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Meyers has double underhooks.
Billingslea is leaning against Del Meyers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Billingslea working hard to break the clinch.
Billingslea pushes Del Meyers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Billingslea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Del Meyers prevents Billingslea from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Billingslea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Meyers has double underhooks.
Billingslea slowing the pace effectively.
Billingslea is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Meyers has double underhooks.
Billingslea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Meyers has him pressed against the cage.
Del Meyers keeps control of Billingslea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Billingslea on the inside.
Billingslea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Billingslea stalling the fight.
Billingslea has had enough of the clinch but Del Meyers keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Billingslea takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Del Meyers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billingslea thuds a left hand into Del Meyers's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Billingslea.
Billingslea closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Billingslea. Beautiful body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Billingslea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Billingslea lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Billingslea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Del Meyers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Billingslea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Billingslea works Del Meyers's body with a nice hook.
Billingslea cracks Del Meyers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Billingslea digs a good hook to Del Meyers's body.
A shot to the liver by Billingslea. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Billingslea!
A punch lands to the side of Del Meyers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Billingslea. Those never looked like landing.
Del Meyers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Billingslea is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billingslea scores with a hook to the body. Del Meyers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Billingslea moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Billingslea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Billingslea dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Billingslea lands a slapping body shot.
Billingslea lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Del Meyers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Billingslea closes the distance and clinches.
Billingslea tries to break the clinch but Del Meyers is controlling the position.
Del Meyers trying to stall but Billingslea improves his position.
Del Meyers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Billingslea smiles and moves away.

Billingslea rushes Del Meyers and presses him up against the cage.
Del Meyers tries to throw a body punch but Billingslea avoids it by throwing Del Meyers back against the cage.
Billingslea slowing the pace effectively.
Billingslea is trying to break the clinch but Del Meyers is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Billingslea.
Billingslea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billingslea is trying to break the clinch but Del Meyers is controlling him.
Billingslea wants to get back to striking at distance but Del Meyers won't allow it.
Del Meyers fails to pull guard.
Billingslea lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingslea has had enough of the clinch but Del Meyers keeps him there for the moment.
Billingslea wants to get back to striking at distance but Del Meyers won't allow it.
Billingslea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Del Meyerss head.
Billingslea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Billingslea is trying to force a seperation but Del Meyers has the dominant position.
Billingslea is trying to break the clinch but Del Meyers has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Billingslea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Billingslea tries to break free but Del Meyers pushes him back against the cage.
Billingslea is trying to push Del Meyers away but Del Meyers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Billingslea takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Billingslea wants to break the clinch but can't.

Del Meyers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Meyers takes a jab right on the kisser.

Billingslea closes the distance and clinches.
Billingslea stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Billingslea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Billingslea.
Billingslea tries to circle away but Del Meyers has him pinned against the cage.
Billingslea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Meyers has him pressed against the cage.
Billingslea is working Del Meyers over against the cage.
Billingslea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Billingslea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Meyers has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billingslea.
Billingslea slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Billingslea continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Billingslea is working Del Meyers over against the cage.
Billingslea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Billingslea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Del Meyers prevents Billingslea from breaking the clinch.
Billingslea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Billingslea - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Meyers has double underhooks.
Billingslea slowing the pace effectively.
Billingslea tries to break the clinch but Del Meyers is controlling the position.
Billingslea is trying to push Del Meyers away but Del Meyers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vincent Billingslea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Billingslea lands a right hand.
Billingslea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Billingslea wants to break free but Del Meyers has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Del Meyers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Billingslea manages to break the clinch.
Billingslea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Billingslea closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Billingslea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billingslea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Del Meyers has Billingslea pressed against the cage, preventing Billingslea from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Billingslea is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Meyers has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Billingslea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Billingslea prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Del Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Meyers has Billingslea pressed against the cage, preventing Billingslea from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Meyers has Billingslea pressed against the cage, preventing Billingslea from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Billingslea is trying to push Del Meyers away but Del Meyers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Billingslea on the inside.
Billingslea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Meyers backwards.
Billingslea's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Billingslea - that landed with a thud.
Billingslea wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Billingslea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billingslea tries to circle away but Del Meyers has him pinned against the cage.
Billingslea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Del Meyers keeps control of Billingslea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Billingslea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Del Meyers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Billingslea jabs at Del Meyers's body.
Billingslea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Billingslea gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Del Meyers breaks from the clinch.
Oscar Del Meyers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billingslea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Del Meyers in his tracks.
Del Meyers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Billingslea pinned against the cage. Billingslea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Del Meyers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingslea clobbers Del Meyers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Del Meyers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Billingslea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Meyers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Meyers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Billingslea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Del Meyers rather than just go for the knockout.
Billingslea jabs Del Meyers to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Billingslea both land. Nice combination.
Billingslea lands with a right hand.
Billingslea digs a good body shot into Del Meyers's ribs.
Vincent Billingslea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Billingslea.
Billingslea lands a slapping body shot.
Billingslea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Del Meyers doesn't seem bothered though.
Del Meyers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Billingslea throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billingslea connects with a right hand. Del Meyers shakes it off.
Billingslea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Billingslea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Meyers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billingslea lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Del Meyers backs up against the cage.
Billingslea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Del Meyers's head.
Del Meyers ducks right into an uppercut from Billingslea.
Del Meyers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Del Meyerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Billingslea finds it's way through Del Meyers's defenses.
Billingslea shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Del Meyers eats them both and turns towards Billingslea to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A left and a right from Billingslea both land. Nice combination.
Del Meyers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Billingslea cracks Del Meyers with a good jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Billingslea scores with a hook to the body.
Billingslea pushes Del Meyers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Billingslea lands with a light punch inside.
Billingslea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Billingslea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Billingslea manages to break the clinch.
Billingslea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea throws a combination. Del Meyers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Billingslea cracks Del Meyers with an open hand slap.
Billingslea connects with a body shot.
Donk. Billingslea catches Del Meyers right on the button with a cross.
Billingslea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Billingslea's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Billingslea duly obliges.
Billingslea shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Del Meyers eats them both and turns towards Billingslea 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!

Billingslea has closed the distance and engaged Del Meyers in a clinch.
Billingslea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Billingslea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Billingslea.
Del Meyers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Billingslea's efforts to push away.
Billingslea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Meyers backwards.
Billingslea lands a right hand.
Vincent Billingslea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Billingslea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Del Meyers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Billingslea both land. Nice combination.
Billingslea tests Del Meyers's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Billingslea has closed the distance and engaged Del Meyers in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Billingslea.
Billingslea tries to break free but Del Meyers pushes him back against the cage.
Billingslea wants to break free but Del Meyers has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billingslea scores with a shot to the side of Del Meyers's head.
Billingslea is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Meyers has double underhooks.
Oscar Del Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Del Meyers breaks from the clinch.
Billingslea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Billingslea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Billingslea 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Billingslea!
Vincent Billingslea was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.