PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Marabou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnson Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Juarez's choice of entrance music: SYSTEM OF A DOWN - Prison Song. Gary Marabou is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Marabou
vs
Juarez

195 cm
25
266 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

194 cm
33
280 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Marabou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marabou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marabou throws a left and a right that both miss

and Juarez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Juarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marabou is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Juarez, into his guard.

Juarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Juarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marabou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marabou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Juarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marabou defends it easily.

Juarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marabou trying to stand up but can't free himself from Juarez's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marabou landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marabou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marabou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marabou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Juarez is working an open guard so Marabou takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Juarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marabou.
Juarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marabou tries to avoid it but Juarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marabou to the ground. Marabou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Juarez with that takedown attempt.
Juarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gary Marabou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnson Juarez.
Marabou misses with a series of wild punches.
Marabou scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marabou fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marabou swats away the attempt to clinch by Juarez.
Juarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juarez fails with the takedown.

Juarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marabou quickly recovers to half guard.

Juarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Marabou wants to get back to his feet.

Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Marabou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marabou wants to get back to his feet.

Juarez seems to be working for a kimura but Marabou defends the submission attempt.

Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.

Juarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marabou sees it coming and defends easily.

Marabou is defending against the submission attempts here by Juarez.
Marabou is trying to stand up here but Juarez is controlling him well.

Juarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marabou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juarez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Juarez is trying to work for a kimura but Marabou is defending well.
Marabou is trying to stand back up but Juarez is controlling him

Juarez is working for a kimura but Marabou is defending it quite comfortably.

Juarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juarez stops Marabou from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnson Juarez dominated that round.
That's time! Marabou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Marabou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marabou throws a body punch but Juarez moves out of range.
Marabou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juarez dodges the punch combination from Marabou.
Marabou swinging wildly here.

Juarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Marabou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juarez passes Marabou's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Juarez is trying to work for a kimura but Marabou is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez is pressing down on Marabou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marabou is holding on for now.
Marabou is trying to stand.
Marabou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juarez.
Juarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juarez prevents Marabou from standing back up.
Juarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Juarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marabou is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Marabou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marabou is looking to escape.

Juarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marabou sees it coming and defends easily.
Juarez throws a strike but Marabou avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Juarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Juarez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Juarez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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!

Juarez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marabou manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Juarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marabou rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Juarez's guard! Nice work there by Marabou!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marabou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Juarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Marabou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marabou has managed to get both his arms back between Juarez's legs - danger averted.
Marabou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Juarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Marabou trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Marabou lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marabou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Juarez working for a triangle but Marabou defends it easily.
Marabou lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marabou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Juarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marabou wants to stand but Juarez is controlling his posture from full guard.

Juarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marabou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juarez is breathing heavily.
Marabou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juarez has momentary wrist control but Marabou slips an elbow through the middle.
Juarez 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.

Juarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnson Juarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Marabou throws a series of punches but Juarez avoids them all with ease.
Marabou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Johnson Juarez has been cut.
Marabou misses with a wild combination.

Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marabou is trying to stand back up but Juarez is controlling him

Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Juarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Juarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marabou defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marabou is trying to stand back up but Juarez is controlling him
Juarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Marabou manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marabou misses with a double jab.
Juarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Marabou sprawls well. He's pushed Juarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marabou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marabou misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Marabou.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marabou lands a jab-cross combination.
Gary Marabou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Marabou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juarez slips a jab and a cross from Marabou.
Gary Marabou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marabou misses with a straight left.
Juarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Juarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juarez landing strikes from the mount.

Juarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Marabou has worked his arm free - good work by Marabou!
Marabou is pushing Juarez's head away, looking to escape. Juarez manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Juarez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Juarez tries for a kimura but Marabou is defending well.
Juarez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Juarez in side control, throwing shots but Marabou defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Juarez.
Marabou wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Juarez tries for a kimura but Marabou is defending well.
Juarez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marabou tries to escape but Juarez is in control.
Marabou throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

Juarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marabou is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Juarez has just dragged him back down to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gary Marabou.
I think Juarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnson Juarez!
Johnson Juarez thanked the fans post fight for their support.