PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mc Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mc Kicker
vs
Marsh

168 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
20
159 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Mc Kicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Marsh!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Mc Kicker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marsh doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Mc Kicker.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marsh.
Marsh avoids the body shot from Mc Kicker.
Marsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mc Kicker.

Marsh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mc Kicker is trying to defend but Marsh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mc Kicker is looking to improve his position.

Mc Kicker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mc Kicker tries to get to full guard but Marsh has control of the leg.
Mc Kicker wants to get back to full guard but Marsh has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Kicker is working to get back to half guard.
Mc Kicker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mc Kicker is desperately trying to improve his position but Marsh has a good base and remains in mount.
Mc Kicker tries to hold on but Marsh postures up.
Mc Kicker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mc Kicker is working hard here to advance position.
Mc Kicker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mc Kicker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Marsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Kicker is trying to reverse the position but instead Marsh has taken his back - oops!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mc Kicker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mc Kicker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marsh's guard. Nice work there by Mc Kicker.
Mc Kicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mc Kicker is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsh has wrist control.

That's four 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.
Marsh keeping full guard, as Mc Kicker tries to pass.

Mc Kicker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marsh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mc Kicker, into his guard.

Mc Kicker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marsh has picked Mc Kicker up and slammed him! Mc Kicker can't keep hold of the triangle and Marsh manages to pass to side control!
Mc Kicker is breathing heavily.

Marsh stands up and beckons Mc Kicker to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Marsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marsh wants to free his trapped foot but Mc Kicker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Marsh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A combination from Mc Kicker does no damage.
Marsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mc Kicker.
Mc Kicker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mc Kicker slips a straight right by Marsh.
Mc Kicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsh moves away.

Marsh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mc Kicker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marsh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Marsh stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd cheers as Mc Kicker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marsh doesn't seem phased though.

Marsh gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mc Kicker's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Marsh has picked Mc Kicker up - he's going for a ride! Marsh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mc Kicker wants to control but Marsh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marsh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marsh is breathing heavily.

Marsh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mc Kicker to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Kicker lunges at Marsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marsh's hand.
Marsh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luke Mc Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Marsh 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.
Mc Kicker working a defensive guard but Marsh passes into half guard.
Mc Kicker gets back to full guard.
Mc Kicker working a defensive guard here.

Mc Kicker working for submissions but it's allowed Marsh to get to half guard.

Mc Kicker looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mc Kicker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mc Kicker is in trouble now - Marsh has advanced to mount!

Marsh get's back to his feet.
Jab by Mc Kicker.
Marsh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marsh lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Kicker cracks Marsh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Marsh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Marsh has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Marsh slips a jab from Mc Kicker.

Marsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Marsh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mc Kicker regains guard.

Mc Kicker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mc Kicker is working an open guard so Marsh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mc Kicker walks into a left hand.

Marsh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mc Kicker's half guard.
Marsh is taking a breather. Mc Kicker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Kicker is trying to control but can't.
Mc Kicker is looking for a sweep. Marsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.
Marsh slows the pace down in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mc Kicker wants to control but Marsh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Marsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mc Kicker ducks under a wild hook from Marsh.
Marsh misses with an uppercut. Mc Kicker saw that one coming.
Jab by Marsh.
Mc Kicker throws a body punch but Marsh moves out of range.
Marsh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Marsh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mc Kicker tries to improve position but can't.

Marsh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Marsh throws a combination. Mc Kicker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mc Kicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsh.

Marsh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mc Kicker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marsh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Kicker looking to control but Marsh passes into half guard.
It looks like Marsh is going to stand back up.
Mc Kicker trying to control here.
Mc Kicker wants to get back to full guard but Marsh has passed into side control.
Mc Kicker has given up his back.
Luke Mc Kicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Marsh keeps control of the position as Mc Kicker tries to break free.
Mc Kicker wants to control his opponent's hands but Marsh gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marsh controlling the positon.
Mc Kicker rolls, trying to escape but Marsh keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Kicker trying to control the position but Marsh manages to sink in the hooks.
Mc Kicker turns into Marsh and is now in his guard.
Mc Kicker throws and elbow that misses. Marsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mc Kicker's guard. Nice move by Marsh!
Randy Marsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mc Kicker working a defensive guard but Marsh manages to pass into side control anyway.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mc Kicker wants to control but Marsh postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marsh takes a little break here. Mc Kicker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mc Kicker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marsh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Marsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mc Kicker is trying to reverse the position but instead Marsh has taken his back - oops!
Marsh is hanging on to Mc Kicker's back as he tries to escape.
Randy Marsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marsh controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Marsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marsh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Marsh!