PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Multiple Sclerosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Duchamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcel Duchamp has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sclerosis
vs
Duchamp

162 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
133 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Multiple Sclerosis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcel Duchamp!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duchamp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sclerosis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sclerosis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duchamp in his tracks.
Duchamp looks for a takedown but Sclerosis sprawls well.
Sclerosis throws a shot from downtown. Duchamp moves away and avoids it.
Duchamp misses with a wild combination.
Duchamp avoids the body shot from Sclerosis.
Duchamp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sclerosis sprawls well. Sclerosis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duchamp gets slowly back to his feet.
Multiple Sclerosis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Duchamp.
Sclerosis works Duchamp's body with a nice hook.
Duchamp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duchamp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sclerosis connects with a single shot there.
Sclerosis throws a combination that misses
and Duchamp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sclerosis thinking.
Sclerosis misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchamp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sclerosis tries to avoid it but Duchamp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sclerosis to the ground. Sclerosis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duchamp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duchamp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sclerosis.
Duchamp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sclerosis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duchamp counters with a one-two to the body.
Sclerosis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duchamp counters with a left and a right that stings Sclerosis.
Sclerosis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duchamp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sclerosis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sclerosis throws a hook to the side of Duchamp's head but Duchamp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sclerosis lands a two punch combo.
Sclerosis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sclerosis cracks Duchamp with a good jab.
Sclerosis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Duchamp slips under a jab from Sclerosis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duchamp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sclerosis.
The crowd cheers as Sclerosis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duchamp doesn't seem phased though.

Duchamp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Sclerosis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sclerosis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duchamp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sclerosis misses with a double jab
and Duchamp counters with a straight right hand.
Sclerosis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duchamp counters with a series of strikes. Sclerosis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Multiple Sclerosis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sclerosis misses with a combination
and Duchamp counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Duchamp slips under a jab.
Sclerosis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duchamp counters with a series of strikes. Sclerosis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sclerosis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duchamp moves away.
Sclerosis lands a jab-cross combination.
Duchamp defending well as Sclerosis loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis throws a body punch but Duchamp moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sclerosis misses.
Duchamp slips a straight right by Sclerosis.
Sclerosis throws the left hand but Duchamp avoids the punch easily.
Sclerosis misses the jab.
Duchamp fails with a takedown attempt.
Duchamp fails to land the takedown.
Duchamp looks gassed!
Duchamp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sclerosis throws a left and a right that both miss

and Duchamp moves into the clinch.
Duchamp goes for a takedown attempt but Sclerosis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sclerosis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sclerosis throws an overhand right that lands on Duchamp's shoulder, as Duchamp tries to avoid the shot.
Sclerosis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duchamp counters with a left and a right that stings Sclerosis.
Duchamp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sclerosis lands with a hook. Duchamp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sclerosis looks to land a right hand but Duchamp moved out of range.
Sclerosis throws out a powerful jab.
Sclerosis misses with a looping left.
Sclerosis tries to bum rush Duchamp with a series of wild strikes but Duchamp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sclerosis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sclerosis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duchamp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duchamp thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duchamp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sclerosis.
A left lands for Sclerosis.
Duchamp slips under a jab from Sclerosis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Multiple Sclerosis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Duchamp takes one to the chin there.
Multiple Sclerosis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sclerosis misses with a double jab
and Duchamp counters with a left and a right that stings Sclerosis.
Sclerosis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sclerosis throws a looping overhand right but Duchamp ducks down to avoid it.
Duchamp moves out of range as Sclerosis strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Sclerosis.
Multiple Sclerosis is winning the standup battle so far.
Sclerosis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duchamp was well out of range. Poor timing from Sclerosis.
Sclerosis stuffs the takedown.
Duchamp needs to keep his hands up - Sclerosis had a free shot at his head there.
Duchamp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sclerosis cracks Duchamp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duchamp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duchamp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sclerosis.
Sclerosis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duchamp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Sclerosis both land. Nice combination.
Sclerosis throws out a loose jab but Duchamp uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sclerosis's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sclerosis duly obliges.
Sclerosis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duchamp shoots for a double leg takedown but Sclerosis sprawls well. He's pushed Duchamp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duchamp is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sclerosis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Duchamp.
Duchamp is breathing heavily.
Sclerosis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Sclerosis misses.
Sclerosis misses with a combination

and Duchamp counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Sclerosis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Duchamp tries to pull guard but Sclerosis holds him up against the cage and eventually Duchamp drops back down to his feet.
Multiple Sclerosis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Duchamp.

Sclerosis manages to break the clinch.
Duchamp moves forwards but Sclerosis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duchamp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sclerosis.
Duchamp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sclerosis swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duchamp's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duchamp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duchamp doesn't manage to clinch there - Sclerosis circles away.
Sclerosis with a hook.
Sclerosis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duchamp in his tracks.
Sclerosis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sclerosis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duchamp circles away quickly and effectively.
Sclerosis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duchamp was well out of range. Poor timing from Sclerosis.

Duchamp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duchamp lands in his opponent's guard.
Duchamp is stalling in the full guard.

Sclerosis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Duchamp off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis thuds his right hand into Duchamp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sclerosis misses with a hook. Duchamp ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Sclerosis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sclerosis.
Sclerosis scores with a jab to the body.
Duchamp moves out of range of the strikes.
Sclerosis throws a combination that misses
and Duchamp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sclerosis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sclerosis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duchamp counters with a left and a right that stings Sclerosis.
Sclerosis with a hook.
Sclerosis just misses with a punch to the body.
Sclerosis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duchamp drops his hands momentarily and Sclerosis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis throws a hook to the side of Duchamp's head but Duchamp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sclerosis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sclerosis throws a right and a left that Duchamp avoids nicely.
Sclerosis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sclerosis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duchamp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sclerosis keeps the fight on the outside.
Duchamp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duchamp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Sclerosis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sclerosis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Duchamp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duchamp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sclerosis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duchamp counters with a one-two to the body.
Duchamp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sclerosis throws a jab when Duchamp was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Multiple Sclerosis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sclerosis falls off balance throwing a combination

and Duchamp counters with a single leg into guard. Sclerosis didn't expect that.
Duchamp trying to control but Sclerosis is working from the bottom.

Sclerosis pushes Duchamp off and gets back to his feet.
Sclerosis throws a series of strikes that have Duchamp backpedaling.
Sclerosis misses with a straight right.
Sclerosis misses with a double jab
and Sclerosis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duchamp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sclerosis.
Sclerosis misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchamp throws a push kick but Sclerosis slaps the foot to one side.
Duchamp takes a swing at Sclerosis's ribcage but misses.
Duchamp slips a straight right by Sclerosis.
Duchamp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sclerosis avoids it really well and circles away.
Sclerosis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sclerosis throws a series of strikes that have Duchamp backpedaling.
Sclerosis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duchamp has time to react.
Sclerosis misses with a looping left.
Sclerosis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Sclerosis finds it's target.
Duchamp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Duchamp defending well as Sclerosis loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duchamp's head.
Sclerosis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Sclerosis.
Sclerosis jabs at Duchamp's body.
Duchamp lands a two punch combo.
Duchamp moves out of range of the strikes.
Sclerosis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sclerosis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duchamp counters with a one-two to the body.
Duchamp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sclerosis.
Sclerosis lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duchamp is defended easily by Sclerosis.
Duchamp dives in and grabs Sclerosis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sclerosis pushes down on Duchamp's head and hops out.
Multiple Sclerosis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Duchamp.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis connects with a crisp jab.
Sclerosis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sclerosis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duchamp momentarily.
Multiple Sclerosis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to de liver by Sclerosis. Beautiful body shot.
Sclerosis's corner calls for a 1-2. Sclerosis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sclerosis falls off balance throwing a combination

and Duchamp counters with a single leg into guard. Sclerosis didn't expect that.

Sclerosis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Duchamp misses with a two punch combination.
Sclerosis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duchamp. Duchamp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sclerosis loads up on a big right hand but Duchamp slips the punch.
Sclerosis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Sclerosis.
Sclerosis throws an overhand right that lands on Duchamp's shoulder, as Duchamp tries to avoid the shot.
Duchamp blocks a jab.
Sclerosis misses with a straight left.
Sclerosis sizes up Duchamp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sclerosis lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Sclerosis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duchamp tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Sclerosis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duchamp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sclerosis.
Marcel Duchamp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Multiple Sclerosis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duchamp looks for a takedown but Sclerosis sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Multiple Sclerosis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sclerosis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Multiple Sclerosis!