PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Meake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and john TALIB (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). john TALIB has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Meake
vs
TALIB

194 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Meake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, john TALIB!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TALIB tries to clinch up.
TALIB shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on TALIB. That did some damage!
TALIB shoots in for a double leg but Meake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
TALIB shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arthur Meake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of john TALIB.
Meake scores with a three punch combo!
TALIB tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meake swivels and escapes.
TALIB shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meake defends it nicely.
Meake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arthur Meake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meake connects with a high kick.
Meake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as TALIB backs up against the cage.
A head kick from Meake lands but TALIB takes it in his stride.
Meake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TALIB misses with a kick to the body.
TALIB shoots in for a takedown but Meake shows good takedown defense.
TALIB swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
TALIB looks gassed!
TALIB is looking to clinch.
Meake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TALIB blocks a head kick by Meake.
Meake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Meake scores with a nice right hand.
Meake throws a one two combo.
Meake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meake lands with a good body shot.
A head kick from Meake lands but TALIB takes it in his stride.
Meake lands a jab-cross combination.
TALIB takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
TALIB doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meake works over TALIB's head and body with a nice combination.
Meake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of TALIB's head.
Meake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meake lands with a kick to the temple. TALIB shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Meake throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TALIB on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meake throws a head kick but TALIB moves out of range.
Meake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meake lands with a kick to the temple. TALIB shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Meake scores with a head kick.
Meake scores with a three punch combo!
Meake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Meake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. TALIB looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Meake lands with a slapping head kick.
Meake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
TALIB takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Meake stalks TALIB and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into TALIB's face. TALIB staggers backwards, shaken.
Meake scores with a spinning back kick!
Meake connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Meake does it's job there.
Meake throws a head kick that TALIB semi-blocks.
Meake is working the combinations to good effect here.
Meake lands a head kick!
Meake scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Meake both land. Nice combination.
TALIB takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arthur Meake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meake throws a head kick that half lands.
TALIB has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meake, right into the meat.
TALIB is trying desperately to land a takedown but Meake is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for TALIB.
Meake lands a head kick!
TALIB stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meake.
Meake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meake lands a head kick!
A head kick from Meake lands but TALIB takes it in his stride.
Meake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick from Meake lands but TALIB takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meake lands a head kick. TALIB smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meake lands a high kick!
Meake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Meake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Meake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meake scores with a three punch combo!
Meake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Meake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by TALIB.

It looks like john TALIB has been cut.
Meake lands a head kick. TALIB smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meake throws a head kick that half lands.

Meake has TALIB up against the cage in a clinch.
Meake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Meake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meake lands a head kick. TALIB smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meake digs a good hook to TALIB's body.
Meake lands a high kick!
Meake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as TALIB backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Meake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on john TALIB's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Meake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meake scores with a nice body kick.
TALIB has his takedown stuffed
and Meake counters with a head kick.
Meake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TALIB tries to clinch
and Meake counters with an outside leg kick.
TALIB tries for a takedown but Meake circles away easily
and Meake counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. TALIB is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Meake connects with a high kick.
TALIB takes a kick to the side of the head.
Meake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TALIB can do to turn this around?
TALIB takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Meake lands an impressive looking overhand right. TALIB doesn't seem phased though.
Meake throws a head kick that TALIB semi-blocks.
Meake is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Meake lands a jab-cross combination.
Meake throws a head kick that half lands.
TALIB has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by TALIB.
TALIB is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meake, right into the meat.
Meake throws a head kick that half lands.
Meake throws a leg kick which misses TALIB's front leg but catches the back leg as TALIB tries to avoid it.
Meake lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Meake lands but TALIB takes it in his stride.
Meake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
TALIB takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Meake lands a nice shot to the body.
Meake scores with a body shot.
Meake lands a head kick. TALIB smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick from Meake lands but TALIB takes it in his stride.
Meake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by TALIB.
Meake lands with a kick to the temple. TALIB shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Meake lands a head kick. TALIB smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arthur Meake is winning the standup battle so far.
Meake lands a head kick. TALIB smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
TALIB's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meake connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Meake thows a body kick. TALIB tries to catch it but that hurt him.
TALIB takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick from Meake lands but TALIB takes it in his stride.
Meake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Meake lands with a kick to the temple. TALIB shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Meake with a jab.
Meake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Meake clinches up against the cage.

Meake breaks the clinch.
Meake lands with a kick to the temple. TALIB shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Meake scores with a shot to the body.
TALIB takes a kick to the side of the head.
TALIB doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meake throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meake lands a head kick!
A right-left combo lands from Meake.
Meake lands a head kick!
Meake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of TALIB's head.
Arthur Meake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meake throws a head kick that half lands.
Meake lands a head kick. TALIB smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
TALIB stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meake.
TALIB has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
TALIB tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meake throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Meake lands but TALIB takes it in his stride.
TALIB doesn't manage to clinch there - Meake circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TALIB takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Meake lands a jab to the head.
TALIB takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to TALIB's calf.
Meake's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Meake duly obliges.
Meake feints and then cracks TALIB's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow TALIB down.
TALIB takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Meake connects with a high kick.
Meake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Meake scores with a three punch combo!
Meake throws a leg kick which misses TALIB's front leg but catches the back leg as TALIB tries to avoid it.
Meake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by TALIB.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TALIB takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Meake lands a jab-cross combination.
Meake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
TALIB takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Meake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on john TALIB's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Meake lands a jab-cross combination.
TALIB closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
TALIB takes a kick to the side of the head.
Meake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meake.
TALIB is looking to clinch but Meake is avoiding it.
Meake works over TALIB's head and body with a nice combination.
Meake misses with a head kick.
Meake lands with a slapping head kick.
Meake scores with a head kick.
Meake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
TALIB doesn't manage to clinch there - Meake circles away.
TALIB takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TALIB throws a sloppy head kick

and Meake counters by moving into the clinch.

Meake breaks the clinch.
Meake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A thudding body kick lands there by Meake!
TALIB misses with a takedown
and Meake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meake connects with a high kick.
Meake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by TALIB.
Meake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Meake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Meake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Meake lands with a slapping head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Meake.
TALIB takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meake lands with a slapping head kick.
Meake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Meake lands with a slapping head kick.
TALIB has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Meake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meake lands a lovely overhand right.
Meake lands a head kick!
Meake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meake.
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!
TALIB walks into a jab.
Meake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by TALIB.
Meake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meake lands a head kick. TALIB smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meake scores with a head kick.
TALIB takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Meake connects with a solid leg kick.
Meake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Meake lands a two punch combo.
Meake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meake throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meake throws a head kick that half lands.
Meake works over TALIB's head and body with a nice combination.
TALIB takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Meake lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Meake lands but TALIB takes it in his stride.
Meake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by TALIB.
Meake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Meake closes the distance and clinches.

Meake manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Meake.
TALIB misses with a takedown
and Meake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meake lands a high kick!
Meake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meake scores with a leg kick.
Meake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arthur Meake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
TALIB has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Meake bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Meake throws a head kick that half lands.
Meake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Meake connects with a high kick.
Meake throws a good cross that connects.
Meake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt TALIB.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TALIB takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Meake throws a nice head kick!
TALIB takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TALIB takes a head kick and keeps coming.
TALIB takes a head kick and keeps coming.
john TALIB has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meake connects with a high kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Meake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meake 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Meake!