PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thayrone Eksington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (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.

Eksington
vs
Mayweather

180 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 New York, Thayrone Eksington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayweather is defended easily by Eksington.
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayweather shoots in and drives through. Eksington sprawls well.
Thayrone Eksington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Mayweather.
Mayweather tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eksington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Eksington.
Eksington slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayweather, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mayweather looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eksington is fending him off so far but Mayweather persists. Nope, Eksington circles away and we're back to standing.
Eksington misses with a low kick as Mayweather jumps back.
Mayweather scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mayweather avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Eksington moves out of range.
Eksington misses with a head kick.
Mayweather looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eksington is fending him off so far but Mayweather persists. Nope, Eksington circles away and we're back to standing.
Eksington is looking to chop away at Mayweather's legs.
Mayweather blocks a low kick nicely.
Eksington is looking to land body kicks.
Horrible takedown by Mayweather or perhaps it was just good defense by Eksington which made him look bad.

Mayweather fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eksington, pushing him back against the cage.
Eksington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eksington tries to break free but Mayweather pushes him back against the cage.
Eksington misses with a knee strike.

Eksington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eksington stuffs the takedown.
Mayweather looks winded!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayweather, as that shot connected.
Eksington is looking to chop away at Mayweather's legs.
Eksington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayweather closes the distance but Eksington moves to the side
and Eksington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Eksington thows a body kick. Mayweather tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Eksington throws a body kick that misses.
Eksington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mayweather checks a leg kick nicely.
Eksington is looking to land body kicks.
Eksington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thayrone Eksington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather throws a combination. Eksington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eksington is looking to score with low kicks.
Eksington misses with a low kick.
Mayweather shoots for a double leg takedown but Eksington sprawls well. He's pushed Mayweather's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eksington throws a head kick that Mayweather semi-blocks.

It looks like Floyd Mayweather has been cut.
Eksington throws a head kick that misses.
Mayweather checks a leg kick nicely.
Eksington misses with a body kick.
Eksington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayweather is out of range and Eksington settles back down.
Mayweather tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Eksington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eksington throws a leg kick
and Mayweather counters with a one-two to the body.
Mayweather moves out of range of the body kick from Eksington.
Eksington looks for the body kick but Mayweather saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eksington misses with a low kick.
Mayweather checks a low kick from Eksington.
Eksington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather has his takedown stuffed
and Eksington counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eksington connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayweather avoids the head kick by Eksington.
Mayweather with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eksington misses with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eksington throws a push kick but Mayweather slaps the foot to one side.
Mayweather takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eksington is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thayrone Eksington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Mayweather's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Eksington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayweather checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eksington tries a head kick but it misses.
Eksington looks to land a body kick but Mayweather moved away.
Mayweather checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eksington as he jumps to the side.
Thayrone Eksington is winning the standup battle so far.
Eksington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayweather.
Mayweather lands with a shot to the body.
Eksington misses with a body kick.
Mayweather checks a low kick from Eksington.
Mayweather moves out of range of the leg kick from Eksington.

Mayweather is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eksington's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mayweather stops Eksington from getting back to his feet.
Eksington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eksington tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mayweather is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Eksington is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eksington won't allow Mayweather to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eksington tries to kick Mayweather off but Mayweather keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mayweather wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eksington keeps working.
Mayweather prevents Eksington from standing back up.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayweather is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eksington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayweather.
Eksington wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eksington is staying active underneath Mayweather, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayweather thows a huge punch but Eksington dodges it nicely.
Mayweather is trying to control the action in half guard but Eksington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eksington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eksington won't allow Mayweather to pass to mount.
Eksington wants to get back to his feet.
Eksington is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eksington is working hard here to advance position.
Eksington wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather tries to pass to full mount but Eksington defends it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eksington gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mayweather counters with a right hand to the body.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that Eksington avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thayrone Eksington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Floyd Mayweather's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Eksington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eksington throws a leg kick that misses.

Mayweather shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mayweather wants to take a breather but Eksington is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Floyd Mayweather was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mayweather blocks a low kick nicely.
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayweather stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eksington.
Eksington throws a leg kick that is checked

and Mayweather counters with a single leg into guard. Eksington didn't expect that.
Eksington is looking to stand up but Mayweather isn't so interested in that idea.
Eksington trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Eksington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayweather defends it easily.
Eksington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mayweather is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eksington has control of Mayweather's left arm, preventing Mayweather from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eksington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mayweather working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Thayrone Eksington wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mayweather moves out of range as Eksington throws a body kick.
Mayweather doesn't manage to clinch there - Eksington circles away.
Eksington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayweather lands with a kick to the temple. Eksington shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eksington throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eksington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayweather closes the distance but Eksington moves to the side
and Eksington counters with an outside leg kick.
Mayweather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eksington stuffs the takedown.
Thayrone Eksington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eksington throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Eksington wants to slow Mayweather down by chopping away at his legs.
Mayweather looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eksington is fending him off so far but Mayweather persists. Nope, Eksington circles away and we're back to standing.
Thayrone Eksington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Mayweather.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eksington.
Eksington misses with a low kick.
Eksington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mayweather checks it well.
Mayweather moves out of range as Eksington throws a body kick.
Mayweather fails to land the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Mayweather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eksington throws a sloppy head kick and Mayweather moves out of range easily.
Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eksington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Floyd Mayweather.
I think Eksington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!