PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Paul Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Starr
vs
Paul Marcus

182 cm
25
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Starr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davis Paul Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marcus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Starr somewhat.
Marcus throws a leg kick which misses Starr's front leg but catches the back leg as Starr tries to avoid it.
Starr looks to land a combination but Marcus avoids it well.
Marcus leaves Starr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Starr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Starr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcus but Marcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Starr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marcus's guard.

Starr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marcus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Starr has Marcus in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Starr has his foot on Marcus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcus works his way back into a safe position though.
Starr is breathing heavily.
Marcus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marcus trying to control but Starr is working from the bottom.

Starr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcus defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Starr keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
Marcus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Starr is proving hard to escape from.

Starr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus wants to get up but he can't break Starr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. Starr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starr shoots in for a double leg but Marcus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Starr.
Marcus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marcus wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marcus.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marcus.

It looks like Tommy Starr has been cut.
Marcus throws a series of punches but Starr moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Starr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcus scoring well with a low kick there.
Starr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marcus is looking to slow Starr down with leg kicks.
Marcus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marcus.
Davis Paul Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcus throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davis Paul Marcus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Starr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Marcus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Starr throws a combination that misses
and Marcus counters with a leg kick.
Starr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danga de danga de dang - Marcus scores with a four punch combination!
Starr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus cracks the inside of Starr's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Marcus.
Starr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marcus.
No joy there for Marcus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starr's calf.
Good shot there by Marcus.
Davis Paul Marcus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Marcus. No joy for Starr on that attempt.
Marcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marcus, right into the meat.
Marcus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marcus.
Marcus jabs at Starr's body.
Marcus digs a good body shot into Starr's ribs.
Tommy Starr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus scores with a three punch combo!

Tommy Starr's cut is getting worse.
Marcus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starr's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marcus.
Marcus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Starr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus connects with a crisp jab.
Marcus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starr.
Marcus jabs Starr right on the nose. Starr blinks but takes it well.
Marcus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Marcus.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcus.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marcus.
Tommy Starr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starr tries to avoid it but Marcus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starr to the ground. Starr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcus throws a series of punches but Starr moves out of range.
Marcus lands with a nice body punch.
Marcus throws a series of punches but Starr moves out of range.
Starr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Starr rather than just go for the knockout.
Marcus cracks the inside of Starr's front leg.
Marcus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marcus connects with a nice looking jab.

Tommy Starr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Starr doesn't seem bothered though.
A left and a right from Marcus both land. Nice combination.
Marcus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcus with a jab.
Marcus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Starr backs up against the cage.

Jeez, Tommy Starr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The fighters circling - Starr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marcus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marcus!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Starr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Davis Paul Marcus!