PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kyle Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kyle Jr
vs
Marks

171 cm
20
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kyle Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Marks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marks.
Kyle Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kyle Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marks.
Josh Kyle Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Marks.

Marks clinches up against the cage.
Marks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kyle Jr is struggling to control the position.

Kyle Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Marks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kyle Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Kyle Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyle Jr is trying to keep Marks in close.
Kyle Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marks is controlling him.
Kyle Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marks stops Kyle Jr from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kyle Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Kyle Jr both land. Nice combination.
A leg kick checked by Marks.
Kyle Jr dives in and grabs Marks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marks pushes down on Kyle Jr's head and hops out.

Marks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kyle Jr to the ground. Marks is now in Kyle Jr's guard.
Kyle Jr pulls Marks in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks stopping the sweep attempt from Kyle Jr.

Kyle Jr wriggles free and stands up.
Kyle Jr is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kyle Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marks manages to get himself to full guard.

Marks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marks throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Kyle Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Marks.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyle Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marks looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyle Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Josh Kyle Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kyle Jr fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Josh Kyle Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kyle Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyle Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Marks tries for a takedown but Kyle Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kyle Jr but Kyle Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Josh Kyle Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Marks.
Marks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyle Jr tries to avoid it but Marks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyle Jr to the ground. Kyle Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyle Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marks sprawls well. Marks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kyle Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Marks tries to clinch there but Kyle Jr circles away.
Kyle Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice takedown defense from Marks. No joy for Kyle Jr on that attempt.
Kyle Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Jr tries to work over Marks's front leg with a kick but Marks checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle Jr lands a nice hook to Marks's body. Marks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Kyle Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Kyle Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kyle Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kyle Jr lands with a good body shot.
Kyle Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marks is fending him off so far but Kyle Jr persists. Nope, Marks circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyle Jr is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
Marks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kyle Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marks is fending him off so far but Kyle Jr persists. Nope, Marks circles away and we're back to standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marks checks a leg kick.
Marks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kyle Jr.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyle Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyle Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marks tries to clinch but Kyle Jr is having none of it.
Josh Kyle Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Marks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyle Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kyle Jr.
No luck for Marks with that takedown attempt.
Marks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kyle Jr digs a good body shot into Marks's ribs.
Marks keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyle Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marks defends it nicely.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyle Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyle Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marks shoots in but Kyle Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle Jr wants to clinch up but Marks keeps it at a distance.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kyle Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kyle Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marks avoids it really well and circles away.

Marks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Marks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Marks with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Kyle Jr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Marks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kyle Jr shoots in but Marks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kyle Jr throws a leg kick

and Marks counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kyle Jr!
Marks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Marks lands a heavy elbow.
Kyle Jr wants to hold on but Marks pushes him away.
Marks is landing with some decent strikes but Kyle Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Marks has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kyle Jr is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marks working for a submission but Kyle Jr is keeping him at bay.
Kyle Jr can't escape the position.
Kyle Jr wants to hold on but Marks pushes him away.
Marks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyle Jr is looking to escape.
Kyle Jr gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle Jr is in trouble now - Marks has advanced to mount!
Kyle Jr tries to lock up and control but Marks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kyle Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle Jr is looking to improve his position but Marks isn't that keen on the idea.
Marks looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marks is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kyle Jr is in real trouble.

Marks tightening his grip on Kyle Jr, looking for the choke.
Kyle Jr trying to control the position but Marks manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Marks go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kyle Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kyle Jr breaks Marks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Marks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kyle Jr has picked Marks up and slammed him! Marks can't keep hold of the triangle and Kyle Jr manages to pass to side control!
Marks looks to move to half guard but instead Kyle Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
Ryan Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Kyle Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kyle Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Marks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kyle Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Kyle Jr!