PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Backman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Marston
vs
Backman

188 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Backman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Marston does no damage.
Backman tries to clinch up but Marston circles away and keeps his distance.
Ben Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston tries to clinch up.

Marston rushes Backman and presses him up against the cage.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston misses with some punches.
Marston can't find room to land a body shot as Backman controls the action.
Backman working aggressively here.
Backman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marston.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Backman being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Backman on the inside.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Marston misses with a body punch.
Marston misses with some punches.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Backman misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Backman blocks a body shot from Marston.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston blocking some punches.
Marston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Backman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marston.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston pushes Backman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Good body shot from Marston.
Marston taking a breather.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston lands an uppercut.
Marston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marston misses with a punch to the body.
Backman lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Backman.
Backman misses with the head strike.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Backman's head.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Marston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Backman cracks Marston with a nice body shot.
Marston struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Backman.
Marston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Backman.
Marston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Marston tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Marston back against the cage.
Marston stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Marston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Backman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Marston taking a breather.
Backman lands a hook that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Marston blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Backman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Backman misses with a body punch.
Marston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Backman lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marston.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Backman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Marston scores with a hook to the body.
Backman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marston misses with a knee strike.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston presses Backman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Marston.
Backman looks gassed!
Marston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Backman blocking some punches.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
Backman works on Marston's body with a couple of short punches.
Marston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marston digs a right hand into Backman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Backman's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Backman misses with some punches.
Marston works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
Backman misses with the head strike.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marston misses with some punches.
A short left from Marston.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Marston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston blocking some punches.
Backman working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Marston works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
Backman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Marston.
Marston misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Backman ducks under a wild hook from Marston.

Marston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
Marston lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Marston.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marston.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston blocks a body shot from Backman.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
John Marston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Backman presses Marston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marston working aggressively here.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
Backman is breathing heavily.
Marston misses with some punches.
Marston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backman blocking some punches.
Backman working aggressively here.
Backman working aggressively here.
Backman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Marston.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Backman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Backman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marstons head.
Backman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Backman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marston misses with a knee strike.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Backman working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marston tries to land knees in the clinch but Backman avoids the damage to the body.
Marston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Backman.
A head punch on the inside from Backman fails to land.
Backman lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Backman fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Marston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marston presses Backman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston presses Backman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Backman as Marston tries to tie him up.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
Marston cracks Backman with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Backman.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Backman.
Marston lands a shoulder strike.
Marston lands a shot to the body.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Marston on the inside.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Marston.
Marston lands a body shot.
Marston works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
Marston lands a left hand.
Marston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Backman's head.
Still in the clinch, Marston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman lands a hook that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
A short body shot lands from Marston as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marston just leaning against Backman, taking a breather.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston lands a left hand.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston lands with a left to the head.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Backman avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Marston blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Marston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
Backman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marstons head.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Backman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backman.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marston blocking some punches.
Backman lands an uppercut.
Backman gets through Marston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marston misses with a punch to the body.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Marston takes the fight into the clinch.
Backman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Backman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Marston scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
Marston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Backman.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Backman struggles to land a body shot inside as Marston controls his hands.
Backman misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston lands with a short shot to the head.
Backman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Backman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman tries a body shot but Marston blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman blocking some punches.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Backman works on Marston's body with a couple of short punches.
Marston tries a knee to the head but Backman blocks it.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Backman.
A right handed body shot lands from Marston.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backmans head.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Marston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Backman is rocked!
Backman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Marston.
Backman seems to have recovered his senses.
Backman misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backman blocking some punches.
Ben Backman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Backman misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backman.
Marston trying to control the position but instead, Backman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marston into the cage.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston can't find room to land a body shot as Backman controls the action.
Marston leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backman.
Backman misses with some punches.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Backman.
Backman lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Backman.
Backman scores with a shoulder strike.
Backman scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Marston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marston is trying to stall.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Backman presses Marston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Backman pushes Marston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backman lands with a short shot to the head.
Backman lands with a light punch inside.
Backman lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Backman.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman lands a body punch.
Backman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Backman.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Backman.
A shot in the inside from Backman.
Backman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marstons head.
Backman works on Marston's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marston.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
John Marston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Backman.
Backman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Backman lands a hook that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Backman misses with the head strike.
Marston wants to stall.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Backman.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Backman misses with some punches.
Marston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backman.
Backman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Marston.
Backman working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!