PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Bean (ranked 1873 p4p, 274 weight class) and Trametinib Mekinist (ranked 2626 p4p, 365 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.

Bean
vs
Mekinist

185 cm
29
178 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
RAGS of a RONIN

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trametinib Mekinist!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mekinist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mekinist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bean throws out the jab.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Mekinist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mekinist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mekinist was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Mekinist steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bean.
Mekinist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bean on the side of the head.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mekinist moves away.
Mister Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekinist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mekinist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Mekinist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean throws a poor cross that misses

and Bean is countered with a crisp right hand from Mekinist that sends him to the canvas! Mekinist follows him to the mat into side control.

Bean is rocked!
Mekinist is looking to take a break and control but Bean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh Bean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mekinist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mekinist tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bean seems a little lost for a moment, as Mekinist dominates the positioning.
Mekinist is looking to take a break and control but Bean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mekinist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mekinist advances to full mount.
Mekinist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bean stops Mekinist from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mekinist wants to control the pace but Bean is squirming around nicely.
Mekinist controlling his opponent.
Bean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bean tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean tries to hold on but Mekinist postures up.
Mekinist wants to take Bean's back here but Bean is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mekinist has hold of Bean's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bean manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mekinist fails to take his opponent's back.
Bean doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Mekinist wants to control the pace but Bean is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bean keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mekinist wants to control the pace but Bean is squirming around nicely.
Bean wants to control but Mekinist is having none of it.
Bean is squirming around, avoiding Mekinist's attempts to control the action.
Mekinist with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mekinist slips under a jab.
Bean misses with a right hand
letting Mekinist counter with a right hand.
A jab from Bean misses.
Bean swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bean throws out the jab.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch lands to the side of Mekinist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mekinist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mekinist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bean lands an overhand right.
Bean misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean throws the left hand but Mekinist avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Mekinist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bean throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Mekinist moves into the clinch.

Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mekinist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mekinist slips under a jab.
Mekinist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mekinist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mekinist defending well as Bean loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mekinist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Mekinist's head but Mekinist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Mekinist misses
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Mekinist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mekinist throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Bean.
Mekinist slips under a jab.
Mekinist is looking for the big counter here.
Mekinist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Nice shot lands for Bean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with a shot to the body
and Mekinist counters with a two punch combo.
Mekinist tries to bum rush Bean with a series of wild strikes but Bean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mekinist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Bean.
Mekinist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bean in his tracks.
Mekinist throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Mekinist's head but Mekinist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mekinist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from Mekinist does no damage.
Bean with a nice cross.
Bean moves forwards but Mekinist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Bean misses
and Mekinist counters with a left and a right that stings Bean.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mekinist wants to clinch up but Bean keeps it at a distance.
Mekinist needs to keep his hands up - Bean had a free shot at his head there.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mekinist on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Mekinist swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Mekinist face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mister Bean!
Mister Bean took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.