PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake McWrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ze Marcello is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McWrestle
vs
Marcello

195 cm
29
283 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
29
275 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blake McWrestle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ze Marcello!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestle shoots in for a takedown but Marcello shows good takedown defense.
McWrestle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marcello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McWrestle is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marcello defends it nicely.
Marcello fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Marcello or perhaps it was just good defense by McWrestle which made him look bad.
Marcello fails to land the takedown.
Blake McWrestle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Marcello.
Marcello shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so McWrestle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marcello throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McWrestle looking to sit in guard and control but Marcello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McWrestle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWrestle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marcello is controlling him.
Marcello throwing strikes from guard but McWrestle blocks nicely.
Marcello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcello pushes down on McWrestle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McWrestle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McWrestle tries to get to full guard but Marcello has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marcello is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McWrestle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marcello.
Marcello trying to pass the guard but McWrestle defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestle is refusing to be controlled, as Marcello sits in half guard.
Marcello prevents McWrestle from improving his position.
Marcello wants to free his trapped foot but McWrestle is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Marcello is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McWrestle has managed to free his arm - good work.
McWrestle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McWrestle tries to get out of the position.

Marcello is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McWrestle sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
McWrestle is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcello is working for a kimura but McWrestle is defending it quite comfortably.
McWrestle is refusing to be controlled, as Marcello sits in half guard.
McWrestle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcello on the ground.

Marcello looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McWrestle tries to roll over but Marcello keeps him under control.
McWrestle wants to get back to his feet.
Marcello trying to mount his opponent but McWrestle defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcello trying to control from half guard but McWrestle is working away.

McWrestle makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McWrestle with a poor takedown

and Marcello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marcello.
Marcello just leaning against McWrestle, taking a breather.
Marcello is looking for a takedown.
Marcello goes for a takedown attempt but McWrestle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWrestle shoots in for a double leg but Marcello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Marcello darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestle wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ze Marcello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McWrestle slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcello, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McWrestle shoots for a takedown but Marcello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marcello shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for McWrestle with that takedown attempt.
Marcello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake McWrestle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McWrestle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWrestle moves away.
McWrestle dives in and grabs Marcello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marcello pushes down on McWrestle's head and hops out.
Good work by McWrestle as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcello throws a series of punches but McWrestle moves out of range.
McWrestle slips a jab and a cross from Marcello.
Ze Marcello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestle manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcello is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by McWrestle.
Marcello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from McWrestle as Marcello shoots in.
Marcello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcello is looking to score with low kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Marcello scores with a four punch combination!
Marcello tries to clinch but McWrestle moves out of range.
Marcello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McWrestle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McWrestle moves out of range of the body kick from Marcello.
McWrestle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcello is fending him off so far but McWrestle persists. Nope, Marcello circles away and we're back to standing.

McWrestle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcello wants to control but McWrestle postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McWrestle decides to stand back up.
McWrestle fails to land the takedown.
McWrestle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcello wants to clinch.
Ze Marcello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcello looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McWrestle leaves Marcello with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McWrestle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marcello closes this distance looking for a takedown but McWrestle circles away.
Marcello lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marcello.

Marcello drives through and clinches with McWrestle against the cage.
Marcello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marcello wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from McWrestle.
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!

Marcello gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McWrestle regains guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestle wants to sweep here but Marcello controlling him for the moment.
Marcello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marcello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McWrestle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McWrestle working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Blake McWrestle.
Marcello tries to clinch but McWrestle moves out of range.
Marcello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McWrestle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ze Marcello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

McWrestle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McWrestle fails with the takedown
and Marcello counters with a left and a right... And another left! McWrestle is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ze Marcello!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ze Marcello waved his t-shirt featuring xXx - iForce Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.