PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marin (ranked 6275 p4p, 3898 weight class) and Back Stabber (ranked 228 p4p, 182 weight class). Marco Marin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marin
vs
Stabber

166 cm
25
130
1 - 1 - 0

166 cm
19
138
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Marin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Back Stabber!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marin shoots in for a double leg but Stabber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stabber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Stabber tries to counter it with a takedown but Marin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Marin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stabber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marin.
Stabber has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Marin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stabber's waist but Stabber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marin off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Marin with that takedown attempt.
Stabber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stabber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marin somewhat.
Marin tries to clinch but Stabber moves out of range.
Marin shoots in for a double leg but Stabber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stabber as he jumps to the side.
Marin is breathing heavily.
Marin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stabber.
Stabber with the counter takedown but Marin avoids it easily.
Marin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stabber but Stabber pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stabber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marin shoots in looking for a takedown. Stabber tries to sprawl out of it but Marin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stabber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stabber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marin defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marco Marin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marin dives in for a single leg takedown but Stabber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Stabber manages to pull guard.

Stabber wriggles free and stands up.
Marin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stabber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stabber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marin defends it well.
Marin throws a head kick that misses

and Stabber counters with a single leg into guard. Marin didn't expect that.
Stabber tries to stand but Marin is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marin is working an open guard so Stabber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stabber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marin shoots in looking for a takedown. Stabber tries to sprawl out of it but Marin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stabber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stabber feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marin tries to land a leg kick but Stabber saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stabber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stabber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stabber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marin wants to clinch.
Marin tries a head kick but it misses.
Back Stabber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marin fails to land the takedown.
Stabber with the counter takedown but Marin avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stabber sprawls well. Stabber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marin gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marin misses with a kick to the body.
Marin goes for a double leg but Stabber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stabber continues to drive forward.
Stabber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Marin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marin goes for a takedown attempt but Stabber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marin wants to clinch up but Stabber keeps it at a distance.
Stabber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marin.
Stabber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stabber circles away.
Marin tries to clinch but Stabber moves out of range.
Marin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Stabber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marin won't be happy with that.

Stabber has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stabber stuffs the takedown attempt from Marin. Marin gets slowly back to his feet.
Stabber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A bone on bone clash there as Stabber blocks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marin or perhaps it was just good defense by Stabber, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marin shoots in and drives through. Stabber sprawls well.
Stabber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marin defends it well.
Marin dives in and grabs Stabber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stabber pushes down on Marin's head and hops out.
Stabber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stabber feints the counter takedown.
Marin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stabber defends well and Marin ends up having to push Stabber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Stabber jumps guard and drags Marin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stabber wants to stand and escape but Marin is having none of it.
Stabber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stabber has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Stabber pulls guard successfully.
Marin stops Stabber from standing up.

Stabber has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice sprawl there from Stabber as Marin shoots in.
And Stabber tries to counter it with a takedown but Marin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stabber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Back Stabber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Marin misses with a takedown attempt

and Stabber counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marin!

Stabber stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Marco Marin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marin shoots in for a takedown but Stabber shows good takedown defense.
Stabber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marin defends it well.
Marin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stabber circles away.
Stabber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Marin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stabber avoids it really well and circles away.
Stabber feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stabber circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stabber feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marin looks to land a right hand but Stabber moved out of range.
Marin is looking to clinch.
Marin tries to close the distance and clinch but Stabber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stabber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marin.
Stabber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stabber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stabber feints the counter takedown.
Marin shoots in for a takedown but Stabber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stabber defends well and Marin ends up having to push Stabber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stabber with the counter takedown but Marin avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stabber manages to pull guard.
Marin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Back Stabber has got the better of the ground game so far.

Stabber has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Marin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Stabber decides to pull guard.
Stabber wants to stand but Marin is controlling the position.

Stabber scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marin shoots in for a takedown but Stabber shows good takedown defense.
Marin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stabber as he jumps to the side.
Marin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stabber as he jumps to the side.
Stabber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marin defends it well.
Marin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marin tries to close the distance and clinch but Stabber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stabber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stabber wants it to stay on the feet.
Stabber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stabber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marin tries to clinch up but Stabber circles away and keeps his distance.
Stabber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stabber tries to avoid it but Marin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stabber to the ground. Stabber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marin is looking to clinch.
Stabber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marin defends it well.
Marin throws a chopping leg kick but Stabber manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Back Stabber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stabber 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Back Stabber!
A pretty intense looking Back Stabber took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.