PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herpes Henry Number Twelve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Meierotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marty Meierotto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Herpes Henry Number Twelve's chin.

Henry Number Twelve
vs
Meierotto

166 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herpes Henry Number Twelve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty Meierotto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meierotto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Number Twelve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Number Twelve wants to clinch.
Meierotto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Number Twelve sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meierotto somewhat.

Number Twelve has closed the distance and engaged Meierotto in a clinch.
Number Twelve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Number Twelve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meierotto prevents a body shot from Number Twelve.
Meierotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Number Twelve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meierotto wants a takedown.
Herpes Henry Number Twelve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Meierotto.
Number Twelve misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Number Twelve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Number Twelve lands with a right to the head.
Number Twelve holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Number Twelve lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Number Twelve.
Number Twelve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Number Twelve - that landed with a thud.
Number Twelve really is a fat lump.
Meierotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Number Twelve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meierotto wants to take the fight to the mat but Number Twelve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Number Twelve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meierotto backwards.
Number Twelve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meierotto.
Number Twelve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meierotto backwards.
Number Twelve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meierottos head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number Twelve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meierotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meierotto tries to pull guard but Number Twelve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Number Twelve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meierotto.
Number Twelve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meierotto up against the cage.
Number Twelve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Number Twelve misses with a body punch.
Meierotto blocks an uppercut.
Meierotto is trying to pull guard but Number Twelve has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meierotto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Number Twelve gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meierotto jumps guard but Number Twelve stands there with Meierotto around his waist. Meierotto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Number Twelve throws a punch but it's blocked by Meierotto.
Meierotto blocks an uppercut.
Meierotto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Number Twelve to keep the fight standing.
Meierotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meierotto blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Number Twelve.
Meierotto looks winded!
Meierotto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Number Twelve prevents it.
Number Twelve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Number Twelve tries a body shot but Meierotto blocks it.
Number Twelve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Number Twelve lands a shoulder strike.
Number Twelve lands a nice uppercut.
Number Twelve throws a punch but it's blocked by Meierotto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Number Twelve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meierotto or not.
Number Twelve misses with a hook to the ribs.

Meierotto drags the fight down to the ground.
Number Twelve is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cylon Training Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Meierotto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meierotto keeping moving, preventing Number Twelve from controlling successfully.

Number Twelve gets to his feet - Meierotto follows without any prompting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Number Twelve moves into the clinch.
Meierotto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herpes Henry Number Twelve dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Number Twelve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meierotto moves away.

Number Twelve closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Meierotto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meierotto takes a shot to the head.
Herpes Henry Number Twelve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meierotto tries to pull guard but Number Twelve holds him up against the cage and eventually Meierotto drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Number Twelve.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve swings wildly with an uppercut but Meierotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meierotto has Number Twelve pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Number Twelve manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Meierotto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meierotto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Number Twelve manages to get himself to full guard.

Number Twelve might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Number Twelve controls Meierotto momentarily but Meierotto frees himself.

Meierotto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Number Twelve, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Number Twelve takes the fight into the clinch.
Number Twelve lands a nice uppercut.
Number Twelve presses Meierotto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meierotto is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Number Twelve fails to land.
Number Twelve content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Number Twelve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meierotto.
Herpes Henry Number Twelve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Meierotto.
Number Twelve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meierotto prevents a body shot from Number Twelve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meierotto.
A hook to the body from Number Twelve.
Nice body punch from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Number Twelve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Number Twelve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Number Twelve on the inside.
Meierotto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Number Twelve pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marty Meierotto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Number Twelve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meierotto slips under a jab.
Herpes Henry Number Twelve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Number Twelve moves in looking to clinch but Meierotto pushes him off.

Number Twelve closes the distance and clinches.
Number Twelve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Number Twelve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Number Twelve lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve scores with a hook to the body.
Number Twelve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meierotto's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Number Twelve.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number Twelve has Meierotto pressed against the cage.
Number Twelve is leaning against Meierotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meierotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Number Twelve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Number Twelve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Number Twelve misses with a body punch.
Number Twelve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meierotto up against the cage.
Number Twelve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Number Twelve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meierotto backwards.
Number Twelve misses with a body punch.
Number Twelve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Number Twelve working aggressively here.
Number Twelve leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Number Twelve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meierotto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Number Twelve throws a punch but it's blocked by Meierotto.
Number Twelve misses with a body punch.
A short left from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve throws a punch but it's blocked by Meierotto.
Number Twelve working aggressively here.
Meierotto blocks an uppercut.
Meierotto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Number Twelve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Number Twelve connects with a body shot that sends Meierotto's belly button to the back.
Herpes Henry Number Twelve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!

Meierotto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meierotto is keen to just control but Number Twelve is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herpes Henry Number Twelve dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Number Twelve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meierotto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Number Twelve wants to clinch up but Meierotto keeps it at a distance.
Meierotto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Number Twelve is looking to clinch.

Number Twelve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Number Twelve swings wildly with an uppercut but Meierotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meierotto blocks a body shot from Number Twelve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Twelve misses with some punches.
Number Twelve is stalling here.
Meierotto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meierotto tries for a takedown but Number Twelve manages to get underhooks.
Herpes Henry Number Twelve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Meierotto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Number Twelve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Number Twelve'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.

Meierotto jumps guard.
Meierotto keeping full guard, as Number Twelve tries to pass.
Number Twelve throws a strike but Meierotto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Number Twelve has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Number Twelve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Meierotto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number Twelve digs a good body shot into Meierotto's ribs.

Number Twelve closes the distance and clinches.
Number Twelve lands a body punch.
Number Twelve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Number Twelve lands with a right to the head.
Number Twelve stalling the fight.
Number Twelve lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Number Twelve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve works on Meierotto's body with a couple of short punches.
Number Twelve tries to work over Meierotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meierotto has Number Twelve pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Number Twelve manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number Twelve just leaning against Meierotto, taking a breather.
Number Twelve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve works on Meierotto's body with a couple of short punches.
Number Twelve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meierotto is trying to drag Number Twelve to the mat but Number Twelve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Number Twelve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Number Twelve lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Number Twelve.
A head punch on the inside from Number Twelve fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Number Twelve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meierotto prevents a body shot from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meierotto can do to turn this around?
Number Twelve works on Meierotto's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meierotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Number Twelve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Number Twelve lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Number Twelve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Number Twelve cracks Meierotto with a nice body shot.
Number Twelve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Number Twelve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Number Twelve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Number Twelve scores with a shoulder strike.
Number Twelve scores with a hook to the body.
Meierotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Number Twelve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Number Twelve scores with a shot to the side of Meierotto's head.
Number Twelve has a couple of punches blocked by Meierotto.
Marty Meierotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Number Twelve cracks Meierotto with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herpes Henry Number Twelve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Number Twelve, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herpes Henry Number Twelve!