PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack MeOff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin has chosen Bodies (Drowning Pool) as his entrance music. Jack MeOff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Calvin Austin's chin.

MeOff
vs
Austin

158 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack MeOff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Calvin Austin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MeOff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MeOff lands in his opponent's guard.
Austin controls MeOff momentarily but MeOff frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MeOff wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
MeOff thows a big elbow that misses.
MeOff is looking to work some ground and pound but Austin has wrist control.
Austin pulls MeOff in close to prevent any damage.
Austin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MeOff advances position into side control!
MeOff is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin tries to improve position but can't.
MeOff could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MeOff working the head and body with strikes.
MeOff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Austin is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MeOff off and has taken his back!
MeOff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
MeOff trying to control but not successfully.
Austin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Austin.
MeOff trying to control the action but Austin just sinks the hooks in.
MeOff is trying to get back to his feet but Austin has full control of the position and if anything, MeOff has just worked his way into a worse spot.
MeOff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MeOff breaks Austin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

MeOff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MeOff looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Austin keeping moving, preventing MeOff from controlling successfully.
MeOff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Austin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by MeOff or perhaps it was just good defense by Austin which made him look bad.
MeOff is breathing heavily.
MeOff throws a nice looking combination but Austin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Austin clinches up with MeOff and pushes him back against the cage.
MeOff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away.
Austin avoids the head kick by MeOff.
MeOff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Austin clinches.
MeOff tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack MeOff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Austin tightens his grip and picks MeOff up, before dumping him to the ground. MeOff manages to land in guard.
Austin trying to control but MeOff is working from the bottom.
MeOff is trying to keep Austin in close.
Austin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MeOff trying to control the position.
MeOff can't keep his opponent in guard - Austin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Austin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MeOff is not content to let Austin control the position.
MeOff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Austin.
MeOff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MeOff tries to get out of the position.
Austin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MeOff tries to kick Austin off but Austin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
MeOff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Austin.
MeOff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Austin.
MeOff wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MeOff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Austin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MeOff to the mat! MeOff manages to get full guard.
MeOff is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.

Austin stands up and waves to MeOff to follow him.
Austin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MeOff but MeOff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Austin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

MeOff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.
MeOff wants to clinch but Austin slips to the side

and Austin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MeOff's guard.
Austin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Austin is standing up over MeOff. MeOff looks to escape but Austin dives into side control.
MeOff tries to buck Austin off but Austin is having none of it.
MeOff is working hard here to advance position.
Austin trying to control the action but MeOff is working from the bottom.
Austin working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MeOff is not content to let Austin control the position.
Austin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin scores with a couple of short elbows.
MeOff tries to buck Austin off but Austin is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

MeOff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Austin's guard.

Austin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. MeOff is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Austin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take MeOff's back instead.
Austin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Austin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Austin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Austin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
MeOff tries to clinch

and Austin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MeOff is trying to control but can't.
MeOff is looking for a sweep. Austin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MeOff controlling the position well.
Calvin Austin has got the better of the ground game so far.
MeOff is trying to maintain the position but Austin is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MeOff is not content to let Austin control the position.
MeOff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MeOff.
MeOff wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Austin is now in half guard.
MeOff trying to control but Austin postures up.
Austin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Austin connects with a nice short shot to MeOff's temple.
MeOff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Austin scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin thows a huge punch but MeOff dodges it nicely.
Austin is looking to take a break and control but MeOff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Austin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MeOff throws a left and a right that both miss

and Austin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MeOff wants to control but Austin is keeping busy.
Austin wants to stand but MeOff has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
MeOff tries to kick Austin off but Austin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Austin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MeOff flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
MeOff wants to improve his position but Austin is controlling well.
Austin is keen to just control but MeOff is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Austin stands up and beckons MeOff to join him on the feet.
MeOff shoots in but no luck this time.

Austin clinches.
MeOff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Austin just stands there and leans against the cage.
MeOff prevents Austin from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Austin.
MeOff tries to pull guard but Austin holds him up against the cage and eventually MeOff drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack MeOff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin tries for a takedown but MeOff manages to get underhooks.
Austin is working for takedown but MeOff is calmly controlling the position for now.
MeOff goes for a takedown attempt but Austin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MeOff misses with a double jab
and Austin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Austin thuds a left hand into MeOff's body.
MeOff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Austin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt

so Austin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Austin preventing the sweep.
MeOff wants to stand but Austin is controlling the position.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MeOff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
MeOff trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MeOff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Austin landing with the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Austin gets a clinch.

Austin drags the fight down to the ground.
Austin wants to sweep here but MeOff controlling him for the moment.
Austin is trying to keep MeOff in close.
MeOff won't allow Austin to sweep him here.
MeOff wants to stand but Austin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MeOff cracks Austin with a solid left hand.
MeOff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MeOff wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MeOff shoots and misses

and Austin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Austin stops MeOff from getting back to his feet.
MeOff is trying to maintain the position but Austin is very close to passing his half guard.

MeOff has one foot on Austin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Austin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MeOff to the mat! MeOff manages to get full guard.
MeOff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Austin moves into the clinch.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but MeOff has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MeOff turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and MeOff manages to end up in side control.
MeOff looking to control but instead Austin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
MeOff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Austin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Austin is pressing down on MeOff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MeOff chips away with some ground and pound.
Austin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MeOff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Austin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jack MeOff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Austin keeping moving, preventing MeOff from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MeOff lands a couple of digs.
MeOff won't allow Austin to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Austin or perhaps it was just good defense by MeOff which made him look bad.
MeOff clinches but Austin breaks the clinch

and Austin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MeOff!

Austin has hold of MeOff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MeOff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MeOff tries to hold on but Austin pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin prevents MeOff from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Austin 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... Calvin Austin!