PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saymon Saymon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saymon is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Randy Marsh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Saymon
vs
Marsh

224 cm
18
298 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

210 cm
21
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saymon Saymon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Saymon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marsh won't be happy with that.
Saymon is breathing heavily.
Marsh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saymon controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saymon wants to control but Marsh is keeping him busy.
Marsh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Saymon is controlling him well.
Saymon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saymon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marsh's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saymon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marsh pushes Saymon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saymon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Saymon cracks Marsh with a big elbow.
Marsh tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Marsh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Marsh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Saymon trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saymon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marsh is trying to stand up.
Marsh has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marsh showing good submission defense here.
Marsh is trying to get back to his feet but Saymon has full control of the position and if anything, Marsh has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Saymon working for a choke but Marsh is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saymon missing with punches from the back.
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 Saymon Saymon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Marsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saymon, pushing him back against the cage.
Saymon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marsh misses with a knee strike.
Marsh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marsh lands a nice elbow.
Saymon tries to score a body lock takedown but Marsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marsh misses with a knee strike.
Marsh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saymon blocks it with crossed arms.
Marsh misses with an elbow strike.
Marsh lands an elbow inside that Saymon shrugs off.
Marsh throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Saymon tightens his grip and picks Marsh up, before dumping him to the ground. Marsh manages to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh is looking to stand back up but Saymon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marsh.
Marsh tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Saymon manages to move to mount!
Marsh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Saymon tries to control but Marsh wriggling away.
Marsh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Saymon controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Marsh is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Saymon has taken his back!
Marsh has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Saymon is looking for the choke from the back position but Marsh is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh holding both Saymon 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saymon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marsh doesn't escape.
Marsh is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marsh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Marsh fending off the submission attempt from Saymon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Saymon has his opponent's back but Marsh is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Saymon.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Marsh wants to clinch but Saymon slips to the side

and Saymon counters with a single leg into guard. Marsh didn't expect that.
Saymon wants to stand but Marsh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marsh wants to stand but Saymon is controlling the position.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Saymon passes into half guard.
Marsh is not content to let Saymon control the position.
Saymon prevents Marsh from standing back up.

Marsh kicks off Saymon and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh wants to clinch

and Saymon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marsh's guard now.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Saymon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saymon trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Marsh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saymon is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Saymon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saymon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saymon prevents Marsh from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Saymon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saymon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marsh wants to stand up but Saymon is controlling him.
Saymon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Saymon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marsh, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to clinch but Saymon slips to the side

and Saymon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Saymon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marsh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marsh is looking to get back to is feet but Saymon passes into side control.
Marsh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Saymon decides to stand back up.
Marsh looks to clinch

and Saymon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marsh won't be happy with that.
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!
Marsh bucks up and tries to throw Saymon off but instead Saymon has got his back!
Saymon lands shots from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Saymon scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Marsh is looking for a way out.
Marsh controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Saymon Saymon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saymon 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saymon Saymon!