PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 3104 p4p, 2104 weight class) and Mystic Marley (ranked 156 p4p, 116 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.

Catch Wrestler
vs
Marley

180 cm
23
147
7 - 6 - 0

170 cm
22
142
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Savage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mystic Marley!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Catch Wrestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marley's half guard.

Marley is defending against the submission attempts here by Catch Wrestler.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Marley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Catch Wrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Catch Wrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marley sees it coming and defends easily.
Catch Wrestler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Marley is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
Catch Wrestler trying to mount his opponent but Marley defends it.
Marley keeping hold of Catch Wrestler's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Marley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Catch Wrestler.
Marley is looking for a sweep. Catch Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marley defends it well.
We've been hearing that Catch Wrestler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Catch Wrestler with the ground and pound but Marley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler throwing strikes from guard but Marley blocks nicely.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marley's guard.

Catch Wrestler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Catch Wrestler prevents Marley from improving his position.
Catch Wrestler moves into full mount! Marley won't be happy about that!
Marley is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marley is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Catch Wrestler locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Marley is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
Bjj Catch Wrestler very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.