PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Herbstreit's choice of entrance music: Shinedown - Cry for Help. Aiden Marx has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marx
vs
Herbstreit

190 cm
19
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
217 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

[JMFC] 160!
[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiden Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Herbstreit!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx misses with the combination.
Marx tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Herbstreit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marx was well out of range. Poor timing from Herbstreit.
Marx slips a straight right by Herbstreit.
Marx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herbstreit.
Marx tries to clinch up but Herbstreit circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Marx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herbstreit slips a jab and a cross from Marx.
Marx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit throws a one two combo.

Herbstreit rushes Marx and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Herbstreit is leaning against Marx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herbstreit keeps control of Marx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Herbstreit ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herbstreit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Marx wanted to stand there but Herbstreit had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herbstreit is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herbstreit postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marx is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Herbstreit, into his guard.
Herbstreit doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Marx would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Marx stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Herbstreit clinches up with Marx and pushes him back against the ropes.
Marx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herbstreit prevents Marx from breaking the clinch.
Herbstreit wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Marx tries to throw a body punch but Herbstreit avoids it by throwing Marx back against the cage.

Herbstreit drags the fight down to the ground.
Marx trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herbstreit's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit wants to hit a switch here but Marx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Herbstreit there!
Herbstreit is squirming around, avoiding Marx's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Herbstreit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marx wants to stand but Herbstreit is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Herbstreit dominated that round.
That's time! Marx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Marx throws a series of punches but Herbstreit avoids them all with ease.
Marx wants to clinch but Herbstreit slips to the side
and Herbstreit counters with a left to the body.
Marx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herbstreit lands with a nice body punch.
Marx closes the distance but Herbstreit moves to the side
and Herbstreit counters with a series of strikes. Marx will be more careful next time no doubt.

It looks like Aiden Marx has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Herbstreit darts in and clinches Marx up against the ropes.
Marx fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Marx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herbstreit lands a left hand.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herbstreit scores with a shot to the side of Marx's head.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marx or not.
Herbstreit lands a hook that snaps the head of Marx backwards.
Herbstreit is leaning against Marx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herbstreit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marx or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
A short right from Herbstreit on the inside.
Marx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herbstreit scores with a shot to the side of Marx's head.
Herbstreit has Marx pressed against the ropes, preventing Marx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marx tries to break free but Herbstreit pushes him back against the ropes.
Marx swings wildly with an uppercut but Herbstreit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herbstreit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marx backwards.
Herbstreit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marx tries to circle away but Herbstreit has him pinned against the ropes.
Herbstreit lands a shoulder strike.
Herbstreit lands a shoulder strike.
Marx has a couple of punches blocked by Herbstreit.
Marx can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marx.
Marx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Herbstreit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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.
Marx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marx tries to work over Herbstreit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marx tries to throw a body punch but Herbstreit avoids it by throwing Marx back against the cage.
Marx tries to break the clinch but Herbstreit is controlling the position.
Marx is trying to break the clinch but Herbstreit is controlling him.
Herbstreit gets through Marx's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herbstreit lands a body shot.
Herbstreit blocking some punches.
Marx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herbstreit has him pressed against the ropes.
Marx is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
A frustrated look appears on Marx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marx is trying to maintain a safe position but Herbstreit gets an underhook and turns Marx into the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marx or not.
Marx tries to break free but Herbstreit pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Marx's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Herbstreit lands an elbow that stopped Marx in his tracks for a moment.
Marx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marx throws a punch but it's blocked by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit keeps control of Marx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Herbstreit works on Marx's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Herbstreit on the inside.
Herbstreit prevents a body shot from Marx.
Marx is trying to force a seperation but Herbstreit has the dominant position.
Herbstreit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Herbstreit is working Marx over against the ropes.
Marx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Marx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marx's gas tank.
Herbstreit presses Marx against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marx pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herbstreit prevents Marx from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Marx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marx's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx misses with the head strike.
Marx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Herbstreit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herbstreit presses Marx against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body punch.
Marx wants to break free but Herbstreit has control.
Marx tries to break the clinch but Herbstreit is controlling the position.
Herbstreit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marx.
Marx is trying to force a seperation but Herbstreit has the dominant position.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herbstreit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marx avoids it.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marx pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Herbstreit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aiden Marx's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Herbstreit lands a right hook to the body.
Herbstreit catches Marx with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marx takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Herbstreit lands a nice hook to Marx's body. Marx takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herbstreit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marx looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herbstreit connects with a crisp jab.
Marx walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Herbstreit swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Herbstreit!