PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 3843 p4p, 6916 weight class) and Nicky Papas (ranked 425 p4p, 591 weight class). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicky Papas's chin.

Maximus Jr
vs
Papas

189 cm
20
168
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
164
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
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, Nicky Papas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papas fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Papas with a hook.
Papas shoots in and drives through. Maximus Jr sprawls well.
Papas shoots in and drives through. Maximus Jr sprawls well.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Papas throws a leg kick that misses.
Papas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Papas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Papas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Papas misses.
A jab from Maximus Jr does it's job there.
Maximus Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Maximus Jr does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Papas dives in and grabs Maximus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes down on Papas's head and hops out.
Papas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papas throws a right and a left that Maximus Jr avoids nicely.
Maximus Jr scores with a hook.
Maximus Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus Jr with a jab.
Papas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximus Jr sprawls well. Maximus Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papas gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Papas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Papas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maximus Jr is looking to chop away at Papas's legs.
Papas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus Jr.
Papas misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Papas or perhaps it was just good defense by Maximus Jr, which made it look bad.
Papas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papas.
Maximus Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Papas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Maximus Jr counter with a right hand.
Papas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maximus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr lands with a right hand.

Papas is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Maximus Jr there.
Papas is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?
Maximus Jr dodges the punch combination from Papas.
Maximus Jr cracks Papas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Papas strikes.
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papas.
Papas throws a sloppy head kick
and Maximus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Papas misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr stuns Papas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Maximus Jr's head coaches at Gym of Rock that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maximus Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Papas seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Maximus Jr lands a left and a right that sends Papas crashing to the canvas! Maximus Jr dives into mount looking to finish!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Maximus Jr is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Maximus Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maximus Jr connects with a right hand. Papas shakes it off.
Maximus Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maximus Jr swinging wildly here.
Papas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maximus Jr defends it well.
Papas walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papas.
Papas lands with a nice combination. Maximus Jr backs away looking to recover.
Papas throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximus Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A combination from Maximus Jr does no damage.
Papas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Maximus Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maximus Jr.
Papas has Maximus Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papas.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Maximus Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Maximus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Papas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Papas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maximus Jr leaves Papas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nicky Papas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papas fails with the takedown.
Papas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr cracks Papas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Maximus Jr has cracked Papas with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Maximus Jr lands another huge swinging hook and Papas tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Papas, before Maximus Jr can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.