PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Matthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew's entrance music is Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name. A fine choice. The key to victory for Adam Matthew has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Matthew
vs
Marley

180 cm
21
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

158 cm
23
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Matthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Marley!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws a predictable looking body shot

and Matthew counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marley!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matthew thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marley is in a horrible position here. Matthew smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marley is trying desperately to improve position.
Marley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley tries to hold on but Matthew postures up.
Matthew really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marley tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthew looking to control but Marley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matthew misses with a head shot.
Marley wants to control but Matthew is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Marley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matthew is trying to keep Marley in close.
Marley's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marley misses with a takedown attempt - Matthew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bob Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley misses the body punch

and Matthew counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matthew is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
Marley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matthew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marley dives on top into guard.
Marley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Marley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matthew manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marley has Matthew in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marley has his feet on Matthew's thighs here. He's pushed Matthew off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Matthew screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Marley!
A very excited looking Bob Marley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.