PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trametinib Mekinist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doop Doop (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.

Mekinist
vs
Doop

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trametinib Mekinist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doop Doop!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mekinist counters with a two punch combo.
Doop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mekinist tries to counter by clinching up but Doop breaks away and moves out of range.
Doop misses with a double jab
enabling Mekinist to counter with a crisp jab.

Mekinist moves into the clinch.
Mekinist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doop backwards.
Doop throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Mekinist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doops head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Mekinist.
A hook to the body from Mekinist.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Doop controls his hands.
Doop looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Mekinist.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mekinist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Doop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mekinist pushes Doop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mekinist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mekinist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mekinist as the two fighters clinch.
Mekinist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doops head.

Mekinist jumps guard.
Mekinist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mekinist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doop's guard.

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!
Mekinist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mekinist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Mekinist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mekinist tries to move to mount but Doop blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mekinist goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Doop has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mekinist but great work by Doop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doop laying and praying for a moment but Mekinist takes advantage and regains half guard.
Doop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mekinist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doop stalling.
Mekinist tries to roll over but Doop keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doop is stalling here. Mekinist is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Doop seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mekinist has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Doop sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doop keeping control of the position.
Mekinist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doop is trying to stand back up but Mekinist is controlling him
Doop won't allow Mekinist to pass to mount.
Doop has a hand on Mekinist's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mekinist takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Doop tries to lock up and control but Mekinist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Doop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Mekinist slips under a jab.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Doop misses with a body punch
and Mekinist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doop catches Mekinist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mekinist moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doop slowing the pace effectively.
Doop struggles to land a body shot inside as Mekinist controls his hands.
Mekinist pushes Doop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Mekinist.
Mekinist is leaning against Doop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doop is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doop.
Trametinib Mekinist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doop can't find room to land a body shot as Mekinist controls the action.
Doop swings wildly with an uppercut but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mekinist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mekinist scores with a hook to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doop is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mekinist has denied him.
Doop can't find room to land a body shot as Mekinist controls the action.
Doop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doop taking a breather.
Doop misses with a punch on the inside.
Doop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doop can't find room to land a body shot as Mekinist controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doop is trying to stall.
Mekinist blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doop.
Mekinist gets through Doop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mekinist works on Doop's body with a couple of short punches.
Mekinist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mekinist lands a shot to the body.
Doop is breathing heavily.
Mekinist pushes Doop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mekinist lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mekinist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mekinist's elbow.
Mekinist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doop or not.
Mekinist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Mekinist.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mekinist.
Mekinist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doop struggles to land a body shot inside as Mekinist controls his hands.
Mekinist digs a right hand underneath Doop's ribcage. Doop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doop stalling in the clinch but Mekinist improves position.
Mekinist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doop.
Good body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doop or not.
A short right from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mekinist is leaning against Doop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Mekinist on the inside.
Mekinist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mekinist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mekinist works on Doop's body with a couple of short punches.
Mekinist presses Doop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mekinist as the two fighters clinch.
Doop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Mekinist on the inside.
Mekinist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doop can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mekinist.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doop backwards.
Mekinist lands a body shot.
Doop takes a shot to the head.
Doop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doop.
Doop trying to stall but Mekinist improves his position.
Doop tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Doop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doop can't find room to land a body shot as Mekinist controls the action.
Mekinist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doop.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mekinist.

Mekinist pulls guard.
Mekinist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doop's guard.

Doop can't keep his opponent in guard - Mekinist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mekinist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A left and a right from Mekinist both land. Nice combination.
Doop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doop misses with a shot to the body
and Mekinist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Mekinist clinches up with Doop and pushes him back against the cage.
Mekinist tries to pull guard but Doop forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mekinist presses Doop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mekinist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mekinist prevents a body shot from Doop.
Mekinist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doop.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mekinist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doop lands with a left to the head.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Doop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mekinist's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Mekinist.
Doop has a couple of punches blocked by Mekinist.
Doop trying to control the position but instead, Mekinist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Doop into the cage.
Doop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Mekinist.
Mekinist cracks Doop with a nice body shot.
Doop stalling in the clinch but Mekinist improves position.
Mekinist is working Doop over against the cage.
Doop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doop throws a punch but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doop Doop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trametinib Mekinist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doop stalling in the clinch but Mekinist improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
Doop is trying to stall.
Doop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doop looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Doop Doop.
Doop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mekinist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doop misses with a lunging right hand
and Mekinist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mekinist lands a jab-cross combination.
Doop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mekinist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mekinist lands a nice looking body shot.
Doop misses with a hook
and Mekinist counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doop misses with a left hand
and Mekinist counters with a left and a right that stings Doop.
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!
Mekinist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mekinist.
Mekinist looks to land a combination. Doop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mekinist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mekinist lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mekinist scores with a decent looking hook.
Trametinib Mekinist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mekinist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trametinib Mekinist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mekinist 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trametinib Mekinist!