PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Loomsville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bob Marley-One Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gerard Loomsville has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Loomsville
vs
Marley

193 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerard Loomsville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Marley!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loomsville throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loomsville uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loomsville missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Marley closes the distance and pushes Loomsville back into the cage.
Marley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Loomsville is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Marley has clasped his hands together around Loomsville's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Loomsville is trying to control Marley's posture but Marley avoids it.
Loomsville gets back to half guard.
Loomsville moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loomsville wants to get back to his feet but Marley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Loomsville manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marley manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loomsville stops Marley from standing up.
Loomsville will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Loomsville trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loomsville wants to stand but Marley is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley trying to control the position.
Loomsville throws a big right hand that misses.
Marley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loomsville.
Loomsville missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loomsville throws a big right hand that misses.
Loomsville is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
Marley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loomsville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loomsville is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
Loomsville in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loomsville postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loomsville postures up in Marley's guard and throws a big left but Marley blocks it.
Marley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Loomsville is controlling him.
Loomsville stopping the sweep attempt from Marley.

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

Marley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loomsville accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley wants to stand and escape but Loomsville is having none of it.
Loomsville is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
Loomsville with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loomsville throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marley wants to stand and escape but Loomsville is having none of it.
Marley wants to sweep but no luck.
Marley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marley wants to stand but Loomsville is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Loomsville dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Marley moves into the clinch successfully.
Marley lands an elbow that stopped Loomsville in his tracks for a moment.
Marley lands a knee to the body.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loomsville avoids it.
A short right from Marley on the inside.
Marley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marley has Loomsville pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loomsville manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Loomsville can't break the clinch.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loomsville is defending well for now.
Marley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bob Marley.
A jab lands there for Loomsville.
Loomsville scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loomsville scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Loomsville misses with a double jab.
Gerard Loomsville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loomsville throws a right and a left that Marley avoids nicely.
Loomsville throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loomsville getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loomsville throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loomsville missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loomsville throws a hook to the side of Marley's head but Marley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Marley forces Loomsville back against the cage and clinches.
Marley is trying to pull guard but Loomsville has him pressed against the cage.
Loomsville wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Loomsville working hard to break the clinch.

Marley drags the fight down to the ground.
Loomsville throws a big right hand that misses.
Gerard Loomsville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marley has a closed guard, preventing Loomsville from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loomsville throwing strikes but missing.
Loomsville has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loomsville.
Loomsville postures up in Marley's guard and throws a big left but Marley blocks it.
Loomsville throwing strikes but missing.
Loomsville loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loomsville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loomsville is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
Loomsville postures up in Marley's guard and throws a big left but Marley blocks it.
Loomsville missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loomsville won't allow Marley to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley wants to sweep here but Loomsville controlling him for the moment.
Loomsville prevents Marley from getting back to his feet.

Loomsville decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marley.
Loomsville lands with a shot to the body.
Loomsville slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Loomsville misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loomsville fails to land with a series of punches.
Loomsville throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Loomsville dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Marley has closed the distance and engaged Loomsville in a clinch.
Loomsville working hard to break the clinch.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loomsville.
Marley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marley prevents Loomsville from breaking the clinch.
Loomsville tries to circle away but Marley has him pinned against the cage.
Marley stalling the fight.
Loomsville is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks.
Loomsville is trying to push Marley away but Marley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loomsville wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Marley prevents Loomsville from breaking the clinch.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Marley has Loomsville pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loomsville manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marley missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loomsville is trying to break the clinch but Marley is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marley.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Loomsville wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loomsville is trying to force a seperation but Marley has the dominant position.

Marley gets control of Loomsville's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Loomsville throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marley is pulling down on Loomsville's head to control his posture.
Loomsville wanted to stand there but Marley had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loomsville accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Loomsville drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loomsville jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loomsville.
Marley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Loomsville wants to stand but Marley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Loomsville with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marley pushes Loomsville off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Loomsville scores with a shot to the body.
Loomsville throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loomsville misses with a few strikes there.
Loomsville slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Loomsville.
Loomsville dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Loomsville.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marley clinches up with Loomsville and pushes him back against the cage.
Marley leaning against his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loomsville is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks.
Marley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Loomsville fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loomsville misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Loomsville is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Loomsville misses with a wild body shot.
Gerard Loomsville is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Loomsville does it's job there.
Marley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Loomsville sizes up Marley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Loomsville showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loomsville, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Gerard Loomsville!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Gerard Loomsville!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Gerard Loomsville!

Gerard Loomsville wins by unanimous decision!