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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Farscape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Unstoppable-E.S. Posthumus. 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.
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290 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Farscape!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko throws a body punch but Farscape moves out of range.
Farscape throws out a leg kick but Marko moves out of range and Farscape only half commits.
Farscape misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farscape throws out a leg kick but Marko moves out of range and Farscape only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farscape counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farscape connects with a solid leg kick.
Marko is breathing heavily.
Farscape throws a wild body kick that Marko sees coming a mile off.
Farscape throws an overhand right that lands on Marko's shoulder, as Marko tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farscape misses with a left hand
and Marko counters with a nice body shot.
Marko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farscape makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farscape.
Farscape misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farscape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farscape lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farscape. Marko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farscape tries to land a leg kick but Marko saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marko misses with a hook to the body
and Farscape counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Farscape misses with a body shot
and Marko counters with a single leg into guard. Farscape didn't expect that.
Farscape is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marko being controlled here momentarily.
Marko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Farscape dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Farscape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Farscape counters with a leg kick.
Farscape scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farscape tries a low kick but Marko avoids it.
Benjamin Farscape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko closes the distance and clinches up with Farscape, looking for a takedown. Marko pushes Farscape against the cage but Farscape circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Farscape tried to score with a low kick but Marko checks it.
Farscape throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjamin Farscape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farscape swings widly with a right hand
and Marko counters with a left to the body.
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.
A head kick misses from Farscape.
Marko is looking to wear down Farscape with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Farscape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farscape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marko was well out of range. Poor timing from Farscape.
Marko gets the takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farscape can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farscape struggling a bit here.
Farscape tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Farscape can't do much from the bottom here.
Marko cracks Farscape with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Farscape tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marko throws an elbow but Farscape slips to the side and avoids it well.
Farscape tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Farscape sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Farscape can't do much from the bottom here.
Farscape tries to improve position but can't.
Marko is working Farscape over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Marko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farscape is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marko connects with a decent elbow.
Farscape is trying to control Marko's posture but Marko avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Marko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Marko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farscape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farscape misses with an uppercut
and Marko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko fails with a takedown attempt.
Farscape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farscape throws a sloppy body shot
and Marko counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooh!!! Farscape has knocked Marko down with a huge combo! Farscape steps away and waves a wobbly Marko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farscape throws the left hand but Marko avoids the punch easily.
Marko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Farscape tried to score with a low kick but Marko checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farscape gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Farscape is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Farscape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farscape has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Farscape!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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