PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Klutschok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Meacham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Klutschok
vs
Meacham

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

188 cm
20
285 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Klutschok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Meacham!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meacham keeps the fight on the outside.
Klutschok moves out of range as Meacham strikes.
Klutschok shoots in looking for a takedown. Meacham tries to sprawl out of it but Klutschok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meacham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Meacham as Klutschok shoots in.

Meacham takes the fight into the clinch.
Meacham misses with a short punch on the inside.

Klutschok breaks the clinch.
Klutschok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meacham's waist but Meacham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klutschok off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Klutschok. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Klutschok clinches up with Meacham and pushes him back against the cage.
Meacham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Klutschok lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Meacham has eaten all the pies!

Meacham jumps guard.
Meacham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meacham seems keen to control Klutschok's posture.
Klutschok trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meacham's guard.
Klutschok preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klutschok thows a big elbow that misses.
Meacham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Meacham wants to get back to his feet.
Klutschok wants to improve his position but Meacham is controlling well.
Meacham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Meacham stalling.
Klutschok manages to get to full guard.
Klutschok is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klutschok is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Meacham trying to control but Klutschok is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klutschok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klutschok keeping moving, preventing Meacham from controlling successfully.

Meacham drops back looking for a leg! Klutschok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klutschok manages to kick Meacham off! Meacham jumps back into Klutschok's guard.
Meacham passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meacham passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Klutschok!

Meacham working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Meacham manages to capitalize on a mistake by Klutschok to take his back!
Klutschok rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Klutschok is looking for a sweep. Meacham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meacham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meacham prevents Klutschok from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Meacham stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Klutschok to get to his feet.
Meacham wants to clinch up but Klutschok keeps it at a distance.
Meacham shoots and misses

and Klutschok counters by moving into the clinch.
Meacham has Klutschok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klutschok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Klutschok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klutschok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meacham counters with a low kick, right behind Klutschok 's knee.
Klutschok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Meacham or perhaps it was just good defense by Klutschok which made him look bad.

Meacham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Klutschok looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Klutschok is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Meacham is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Meacham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Klutschok misses with a takedown
and Meacham counters with a leg kick.

Meacham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meacham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meacham tries to control but Klutschok wriggling away.
Klutschok is working to get back to half guard.
Meacham controlling the pace for now.
Klutschok on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klutschok tries to get out of the position.
Klutschok regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meacham has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klutschok is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Klutschok is desperately trying to improve his position but Meacham has a good base and remains in mount.
Klutschok gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Meacham tries to keep control of the position but Klutschok is staying busy.
Klutschok breaks Meacham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Klutschok preventing the sweep.
Meacham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Klutschok!
Meacham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meacham landing strikes from the mount.
Klutschok is trying desperately to improve position.
Meacham trying to control but Klutschok is having none of it.
Klutschok tries to reverse the position but Meacham maintains control.
Meacham breaks from Klutschok's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Klutschok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Klutschok in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meacham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klutschok is looking to escape.
Klutschok can't escape the position.

Meacham with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klutschok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klutschok is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meacham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Klutschok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Meacham looking to control but Klutschok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klutschok is looking to improve his position but Meacham isn't that keen on the idea.
Meacham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Meacham with shots to the head and body - Klutschok looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klutschok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meacham with a couple of short strikes.

Meacham looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Meacham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Klutschok. No joy for Meacham on that attempt.
Meacham keeps the fight on the outside.
Klutschok misses with a wild combination.
Meacham has his takedown stuffed

so Klutschok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Klutschok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Klutschok connects with a couple of short punches.
Meacham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meacham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Meacham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meacham lands a decent punch to the body there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klutschok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klutschok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klutschok throws a big right hand that misses.

Meacham manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Meacham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klutschok swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Klutschok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Meacham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Klutschok gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Klutschok has his takedown stuffed

so Meacham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Meacham postures up and lands a big shot to Klutschok's brow.
Klutschok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meacham trying to control the position from guard on top but Klutschok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Meacham gets to his feet - Klutschok follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klutschok wants to clinch but Meacham slips to the side

and Meacham counters with a takedown into side control.
Meacham wants to control but Klutschok is keeping him busy.
Klutschok tries to bench press Meacham off him but Meacham keeps the position.
Meacham trying to control the action but Klutschok is working from the bottom.
Klutschok tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meacham trying to control the position but Klutschok is working away.
Klutschok is looking for a sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Meacham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Klutschok is looking for a sweep. Meacham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klutschok looks like he's trying to stand up.

Klutschok kicks off Meacham and gets to his feet.
Klutschok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klutschok fails with the takedown

and Meacham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klutschok drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meacham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Klutschok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meacham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klutschok walks away with a smile on his face. Meacham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meacham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klutschok. That did some damage!
Meacham moves in looking to clinch but Klutschok pushes him off.
Klutschok clinches but Meacham breaks the clinch

and Meacham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Klutschok wants to get back to full guard.
Klutschok is in trouble now - Meacham has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klutschok looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Klutschok breaks Meacham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Meacham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meacham 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Meacham!