PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Wylde Rhoads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall has chosen Never Quit as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrei Marshall was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Wylde Rhoads
vs
Marshall

193 cm
28
213 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

185 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

MMA ANIMAL

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Wylde Rhoads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde Rhoads misses with a body shot.
Wylde Rhoads throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall misses the jab.
Wylde Rhoads scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wylde Rhoads lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a looping left.
Marshall takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Marshall gets a clinch.
Marshall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Marshall.
Marshall connects with a knee to the head.
Marshall scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall slows down the pace here.
Marshall lands a knee to the head.
Marshall connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jake Wylde Rhoads has been cut.
Marshall putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wylde Rhoads in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marshall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wylde Rhoads working aggressively here.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall landing knees to the head.
Wylde Rhoads goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall working Wylde Rhoads over with knees to the body.
Wylde Rhoads is breathing heavily.
Marshall lands a knee to the head.
Wylde Rhoads trying to control the position but instead, Marshall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wylde Rhoads into the cage.
Marshall scores with a knee to the head.
Marshall connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall avoids it.
Marshall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wylde Rhoads's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wylde Rhoads misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall.
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshall pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall lands a knee to the head.
Wylde Rhoads throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde Rhoads lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marshall controlling the action here for a moment.
Wylde Rhoads struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marshall.
Marshall working Wylde Rhoads over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marshall.
Marshall with a knee to the head.
Wylde Rhoads looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marshall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marshall lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marshall.
Marshall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marshall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marshall pushes Wylde Rhoads back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marshall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marshall scores a nice knee to the body.
Wylde Rhoads tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marshall crunches a lovely knee into Wylde Rhoads's ribcage.
Marshall stalling.
Marshall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marshall connects with a knee to the head.
Marshall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshall lands an elbow just above Wylde Rhoads 's eye.
Marshall putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wylde Rhoads in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wylde Rhoads letting Marshall take a breather here.
Marshall pushes Wylde Rhoads back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall connects with a knee to the head.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads takes a shot to the head.
Marshall connects with a knee to the head.
Marshall putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wylde Rhoads in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marshall lands an elbow inside.
Marshall utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marshall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Wylde Rhoads.
Marshall is struggling to control the position.
Marshall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marshall connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wylde Rhoads takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marshall blocks a body shot from Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wylde Rhoads takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Wylde Rhoads's cut.
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.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marshall is defended easily by Wylde Rhoads.
Marshall fails to land the takedown.
Wylde Rhoads fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marshall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wylde Rhoads throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.

Wylde Rhoads scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marshall is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wylde Rhoads has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wylde Rhoads looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marshall has one of Wylde Rhoads's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wylde Rhoads is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marshall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marshall is not content to let Wylde Rhoads control the position.

Wylde Rhoads wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marshall, who protects the arm well.
Marshall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marshall tries to roll over but Wylde Rhoads keeps him under control.
Wylde Rhoads wants to pass the guard but Marshall is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is trying to stand back up but Wylde Rhoads is controlling him
Marshall trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wylde Rhoads manages to pass to mount!
Marshall tries to lock up and control but Wylde Rhoads gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet.
Wylde Rhoads wants to take Marshall's back but he can't do it this time.

Wylde Rhoads wants to finish this one by submission but Marshall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wylde Rhoads.
Marshall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wylde Rhoads is working for a guillotine from mount but Marshall frees his head quite easily.
Wylde Rhoads looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marshall tries to hold on but Wylde Rhoads postures up.
Marshall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marshall defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wylde Rhoads's arms.
Marshall turns into Wylde Rhoads and is now in his guard.

Wylde Rhoads is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marshall defends well.
Marshall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wylde Rhoads is trying to keep Marshall in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall advances to half guard.
Jake Wylde Rhoads overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Marshall there.
Wylde Rhoads blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marshall.
Marshall is nestled in close to Wylde Rhoads, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrei Marshall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jake Wylde Rhoads's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Marshall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Wylde Rhoads.
Marshall blocks an elbow strike.
Wylde Rhoads trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Marshall.
Marshall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marshall lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Marshall.
Marshall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wylde Rhoads up against the cage.
Marshall lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Marshall.
Marshall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wylde Rhoads's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marshall.
Marshall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marshall.
Marshall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall working Wylde Rhoads over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Marshall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshall lands an elbow that stopped Wylde Rhoads in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Marshall.
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Wylde Rhoads's head.
Wylde Rhoads takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Marshall.
Marshall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marshall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marshall lands an elbow that stopped Wylde Rhoads in his tracks for a moment.
Marshall scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wylde Rhoads tries to pull guard but Marshall holds him up against the cage and eventually Wylde Rhoads drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Marshall.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall avoids it.
Marshall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marshall crunches a lovely knee into Wylde Rhoads's ribcage.
Marshall scores with a knee to the head.
Jake Wylde Rhoads has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde Rhoads.
A knee to the head by Marshall.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall avoids the damage to the body.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Wylde Rhoads.
Marshall working Wylde Rhoads over with knees to the body.
Marshall with a knee to the head.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall avoids it.
Marshall landing knees to the head.
Wylde Rhoads takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall obliges.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Wylde Rhoads.
Andrei Marshall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marshall avoiding damage as Wylde Rhoads throws knees to the body.
Marshall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wylde Rhoads's defenses.
Marshall landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marshall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall with a knee to the head.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wylde Rhoads goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Marshall as the two fighters clinch.
Marshall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wylde Rhoads lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marshall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wylde Rhoads's face.
Wylde Rhoads tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marshall scores with a knee to the head.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a body punch.
Andrei Marshall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Wylde Rhoads being controlled against the cage.
Marshall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wylde Rhoads tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads tries to work over Marshall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wylde Rhoads struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Wylde Rhoads with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marshall lands a knee to the head.
Marshall landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall lands a nice elbow.
Marshall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wylde Rhoads's face.
A knee to the head by Marshall.
Marshall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Wylde Rhoads.
Marshall lands a damaging elbow.
Wylde Rhoads goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall working Wylde Rhoads over with knees to the body.
Wylde Rhoads has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marshall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Marshall!
Andrei Marshall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MMA ANIMAL for their support in the buildup to the fight.