PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between dan marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). marshall comes to the cage accompanied by shawty like a melody. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

marshall
vs
Daddy

190 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

216 cm
25
354 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, dan marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
marshall shoots in for a takedown but Daddy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daddy throws a right and a left that marshall avoids nicely.
marshall shoots in for a takedown but Daddy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
marshall really is a fat lump.
Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
Daddy throws a nice looking combination but marshall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daddy misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from marshall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dan marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
marshall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daddy lands with a hook. marshall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

marshall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
marshall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

marshall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

marshall drops back looking for a leg! Daddy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daddy manages to kick marshall off! marshall jumps back into Daddy's guard.

Daddy wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daddy throws a series of punches but marshall moves out of range.
Daddy lands with an uppercut that bounces marshall off the cage and back into rage.
marshall is breathing heavily.
marshall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daddy.
Daddy tries to clinch up.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Daddy misses.
Daddy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like dan marshall has been cut.
Daddy tries to clinch but marshall moves out of range.
marshall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
marshall closes the distance and clinches up with Daddy, looking for a takedown. marshall pushes Daddy against the cage but Daddy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daddy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daddy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daddy scores with a one two! marshall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daddy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
marshall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daddy throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Daddy does no damage.
Daddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daddy stuns marshall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but marshall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daddy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daddy looks to land a combination but marshall avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by marshall or perhaps it was just good defense by Daddy which made him look bad.
Daddy scores with a crisp jab that stopped marshall in his tracks.
marshall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daddy connects with a looping right hand.
Daddy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from marshall.
marshall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Daddy does no damage.
Daddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

marshall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. marshall showed some decent athleticism there.
marshall stops Daddy from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

marshall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daddy has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddy is trying to stand back up but marshall is controlling him

marshall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

marshall seems to be working for a kimura but Daddy defends the submission attempt.
Daddy pushes marshall off looking to stand but marshall dives back in and keeps control.

marshall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daddy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Daddy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on dan marshall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Daddy throws a right and a left that marshall avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from marshall.
marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Daddy.
Daddy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from marshall.
marshall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daddy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dan marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daddy!
Daddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daddy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daddy!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and marshall counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daddy!

marshall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Daddy is looking to get to half guard.

marshall working for a guillotine from mount but Daddy is in no mood to give up.

Daddy bucks up and throws marshall to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Big Daddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt

and marshall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by marshall.

Daddy pushes marshall off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A low kick from Daddy is predictable there

so marshall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
marshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daddy on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in marshall's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Daddy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on marshall, up you get!
Daddy falls off balance throwing a combination

so marshall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

marshall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daddy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now marshall has Daddy in his guard.
Daddy wants to stand but marshall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy won't allow marshall to sweep him here.
marshall has a closed guard, preventing Daddy from standing up.

Daddy gets to his feet. marshall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daddy.
Daddy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Daddy feints and as marshall raises his hands in defense, Daddy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daddy wants to stand but marshall is controlling his posture from full guard.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

marshall looking for a guillotine here but Daddy defends easily.

Daddy gets to his feet. marshall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck with that takedown attempt from marshall.
Daddy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of marshall's head.
Daddy misses with a combination

and marshall counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daddy!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daddy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Daddy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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 dan marshall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on dan marshall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Daddy.
Daddy stuffs the takedown attempt from marshall. marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt

and marshall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

marshall is trying to work for a kimura but Daddy is defending well.
Daddy wants to control but marshall is keeping busy.

marshall is working for a submission of some sort.
marshall stops Daddy from getting back to his feet.

Daddy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daddy scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Daddy.
Daddy stuffs the takedown.
marshall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dan marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daddy misses with a wild combination.
Daddy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before marshall has time to react.
Daddy throws a series of punches but marshall avoids them all with ease.

Daddy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daddy controls marshall momentarily but marshall frees himself.
Daddy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Daddy wants to stand but marshall is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is pulling down on marshall's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst marshall is controlling him.

marshall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and marshall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Daddy throws a nice looking combination but marshall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daddy stuffs the takedown attempt from marshall. marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Daddy lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Daddy coming out on top.
Daddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daddy closes this distance looking for a takedown but marshall circles away.
Daddy throws a left and a right that both miss

and marshall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by marshall.

marshall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daddy is looking to stand up but marshall isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daddy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for marshall!

Daddy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force marshall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so marshall shrugs it off.
marshall is trying desperately to improve position.
Daddy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy controlling the pace for now.
marshall tries to reverse the position but Daddy maintains control.
marshall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if marshall tries to get out of the position.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet but marshall is holding on tight.

Daddy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Daddy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but marshall circles away quickly and effectively.
Daddy throws a low kick, looking for marshall's leg but marshall calmly moves out of range.
Daddy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daddy tries to clinch

and marshall counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daddy!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

marshall working for a guillotine from mount but Daddy is in no mood to give up.
You get the feeling that Daddy really doesn't like being in this position too much.

And that's the end of the fight!
dan marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think marshall 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... dan marshall!