PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mat Second (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Second
vs
Mehoff

182 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mat Second!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Mehoff!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Second. That's going to slow Mehoff down.
Mehoff misses with a few strikes there.
Second uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mehoff.
Mehoff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mehoff.
Mehoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Second scores with a leg kick.
Mehoff swinging wildly here.
Second seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mehoff tries to bum rush Second with a series of wild strikes but Second uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mehoff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mehoff.
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!
A clash of legs there as Second blocks the low kick.
Second avoids a punch combination nicely.
Second really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Mehoff clinches up with Second and pushes him back against the cage.
Second avoiding damage as Mehoff throws knees to the body.
Second creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mehoff's defenses.
Mehoff tries to score a body lock takedown but Second shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mehoff works on Second's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehoff managing to block the knees to the body from Second.
Second lands a nice elbow.
Second missing with knees to the body.
Mehoff letting Second take a breather here.
Second landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mehoff tries to break free but Second pushes him back against the cage.
Mehoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mehoff blocks the elbow strike.
Second trying to land knees to the body.
Second lands an elbow inside.
Second crunches a lovely knee into Mehoff's ribcage.
Mehoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Second lands a knee to the head.
Mehoff avoiding damage as Second throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mehoff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mehoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mehoff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seconds head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mehoff avoiding damage as Second throws knees to the body.
Second lands a nice knee to the body.
Second prevents a body shot from Mehoff.
Second misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mehoff.
Second misses with an elbow over the top.
Second pushes off an throws an elbow but Mehoff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mehoff has had enough of the clinch but Second keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mehoff avoids the elbow strike from Second, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff blocks an elbow strike from Second.
Mehoff avoids a wild elbow strike from Second.
Mehoff lands a body punch.
Second creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Second landing knees to the body.
Second looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Second lands an elbow inside that Mehoff shrugs off.
Second tries to land knees in the clinch but Mehoff avoids the damage to the body.
Second effectively controlling the action here.
Second avoiding damage as Mehoff throws knees to the body.
Second utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mehoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Second displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mehoff up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff managing to block the knees to the body from Second.
Mehoff managing to block the knees to the body from Second.
Mehoff blocks the elbow strike.
Second landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Second gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Second is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehoff is defending well for now.
Mehoff has had enough of the clinch but Second keeps him there for the moment.
Second using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Second creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mehoff's defenses.
Mehoff avoids the elbow strike from Second, against the cage.
Second using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Second unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Second throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Mehoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Second, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Second throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Second thows a body kick. Mehoff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mehoff throws a low kick but Second avoids it.
Mehoff throws a nice looking combination but Second bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Second scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Second here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Second throws a quick inside leg kick.
Second pushes Mehoff away with a front kick.
Mehoff scores with a sloppy right hand. Second should have avoided that one.
Mehoff takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mehoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Second circles away quickly and effectively.
Mehoff throws a leg kick that misses.
Mehoff throws a series of punches but Second avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Second throws a quick inside leg kick.

Second moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Second avoiding damage.
Second with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mehoff scores with a hook to the body.
Mehoff managing to block the knees to the body from Second.
A body shot lands from Mehoff.
Second prevents a body shot from Mehoff.
Mehoff blocks the elbow strike.
Second trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mehoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Second fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mehoff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jack Mehoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Danga de danga de dang - Mehoff scores with a four punch combination!
Mehoff digs a good body shot into Second's ribs.
Mehoff scores with a sloppy right hand. Second should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mehoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Second tenderised Mehoff's leg. Mehoff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Second throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mehoff is breathing heavily.
Mehoff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Second half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mehoff misses with a wild combination.

Second closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mehoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Second's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second blocks an elbow strike from Mehoff.
Mehoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Second using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Second dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Second is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Second for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Second creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mehoff trying to land knees to the body.
Second misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Second as Mehoff tries to tie him up.
Second tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehoff avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second missing with knees to the body.
Second lands an elbow inside that Mehoff shrugs off.
Mehoff blocks an elbow strike from Second.
Second putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mehoff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Second is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mehoff can do to turn this around?
Second misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mehoff.
Mehoff tries a body shot but Second blocks it.
Second is looking to control Mehoff's arms but Mehoff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Second has his back to the cage.
Second leaning his opponent against the cage.
Second landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Second tries to land knees in the clinch but Mehoff avoids the damage to the body.
Second using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Second scores a nice knee to the body.
Second displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mehoff up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Second dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Second.
Mehoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Second avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mehoff misses with a combination
and Second counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Second scores with a sloppy right hand. Mehoff should have avoided that one.
Second thumps Mehoff with a low kick.
Second with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Second throws a quick counter head kick but Mehoff was just out of range.
Second throws a right and a left that Mehoff avoids nicely.
Second ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mehoff moves away.
As Second backs off Mehoff throws a huge counter combo but Second manages to avoid it all.
Mehoff misses with a wild combination.
Mehoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mehoff tries to score with a low kick but Second moves his leg out of the way.
Mehoff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Second showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mehoff.
Good leg kick by Second there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mehoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Second.
Second is looking to slow Mehoff down with leg kicks.
Second digs a good body shot into Mehoff's ribs.
Mehoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mehoff misses with the combination.
Mehoff lands with a nice combination. Second backs away looking to recover.
That kick from Second tenderised Mehoff's leg. Mehoff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mat Second is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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!
Second tries to clinch but Mehoff is having none of it.
Mehoff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Second.
Mehoff walks forward, straight into a front kick from Second.
Mehoff slips under a jab from Second.
Mehoff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jack Mehoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Second leaning his opponent against the cage.
Second is struggling to control the position.
Second lands a damaging elbow.
Second misses with an elbow strike.
Mehoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Second has Mehoff pressed against the cage, preventing Mehoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Mehoff as the two fighters clinch.
Second is trying to stall.
Second lands an elbow that stopped Mehoff in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Second.
Mehoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mat Second has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Second lands an elbow just above Mehoff 's eye.
Second lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mehoff avoiding damage as Second throws knees to the body.
Second tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehoff avoids it.
Mehoff misses with a punch to the body.
Second tries to land a knee to the head but Mehoff blocks with his arms.
Second looking to stall.
Second looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second'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.
Second tries to land knees in the clinch but Mehoff avoids the damage to the body.
Mehoff tries a body shot but Second blocks it.
Second has Mehoff pressed against the cage, preventing Mehoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mehoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Second's elbow.
Mehoff avoiding damage as Second throws knees to the body.
Mehoff managing to block the knees to the body from Second.

Mehoff breaks the clinch.
Second lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Second misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mehoff.
Mat Second is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack Mehoff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mehoff misses with a kick to the body.
Second chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mat Second showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Second, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Mat Second!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Mat Second!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Mat Second!

Mat Second wins by unanimous decision!