PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gagong UnEqual (ranked 1983 p4p, 1982 weight class) and Andre Mahesa (ranked 121 p4p, 120 weight class). UnEqual comes to the cage accompanied by C'mon Man - WTFBRAHH!. Mahesa has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Andre Mahesa has the eye of the tiger tonight.

UnEqual
vs
Mahesa

189 cm
32
143
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
145
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry

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Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gagong UnEqual!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahesa walks into a straight right hand from UnEqual.
UnEqual misses with a jab, cross combination.

Mahesa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahesa throws a head punch that misses.
UnEqual wants to stall.
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
UnEqual has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mahesa after a bit of a struggle.
Mahesa misses with some punches.
UnEqual'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.
UnEqual is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mahesa to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gagong UnEqual. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahesa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
UnEqual is working for takedown but Mahesa is calmly controlling the position for now.
UnEqual is trying to pull guard but Mahesa has him pressed against the cage.
UnEqual is breathing heavily.
Mahesa tries a body shot but UnEqual blocks it.
Mahesa misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahesa.
Mahesa has a couple of punches blocked by UnEqual.
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
UnEqual stalling in the clinch but Mahesa improves position.
Mahesa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
UnEqual is working for takedown but Mahesa is calmly controlling the position for now.
UnEqual wants to stall.
Mahesa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from UnEqual.
Mahesa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of UnEqual backwards.
Mahesa has a couple of punches blocked by UnEqual.
UnEqual goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahesa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

UnEqual moves into range and clinches up with Mahesa.
Good body shot from Mahesa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahesa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahesa presses UnEqual against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahesa scores with a hook to the body.
UnEqual has Mahesa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahesa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
UnEqual pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mahesa lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahesa missing with knees to the body.
Mahesa pushes UnEqual back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahesa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahesa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with UnEqual's elbow.
UnEqual is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahesa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
UnEqual's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
UnEqual is looking to take this one to the mat.
UnEqual has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahesa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahesa obliges.
Mahesa lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahesa throws a head punch that misses.
Mahesa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mahesa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahesa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mahesa.
UnEqual tries for a takedown. No joy.
UnEqual is trying to pull guard but Mahesa has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahesa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahesa pushes UnEqual back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
UnEqual tries to stall but Mahesa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa lands with a light punch inside.
Mahesa lands a left hand.
Mahesa lands a nice uppercut.

UnEqual is rocked!
UnEqual stalling the fight.
Mahesa lands with a right to the head.
UnEqual is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahesa is defending well.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahesa.
Mahesa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh UnEqual is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahesa lands a hook to the side of the head.
UnEqual looking to stall.
Mahesa lands a right hand that snaps the head of UnEqual backwards.
UnEqual stalling in the clinch but Mahesa improves position.
Mahesa trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mahesa clinches up with UnEqual and pushes him back against the cage.
UnEqual seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mahesa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahesa as UnEqual tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahesa.
Mahesa lands with a left to the head.
Mahesa presses UnEqual against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahesa tries a knee to the head but UnEqual blocks it.
A short uppercut from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of UnEqual backwards.
Andre Mahesa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
UnEqual is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mahesa to keep the fight standing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mahesa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Mahesa.
UnEqual wants a takedown but no success here.
UnEqual is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mahesa to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gagong UnEqual. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahesa lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

UnEqual has Mahesa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. UnEqual pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mahesa tumbling to the mat - UnEqual dives into Mahesa's guard.
Mahesa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet but UnEqual is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Mahesa has his foot on UnEqual's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. UnEqual works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mahesa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. UnEqual gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahesa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Mahesa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa keeping full guard, as UnEqual tries to pass.

Mahesa pushes a forearm under UnEqual's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, UnEqual is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Mahesa!
Andre Mahesa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Gagong UnEqual had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.