PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon comes to the cage accompanied by The Upsetters - Dread Lion. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Nixon
vs
Marsh

170 cm
30
174 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

180 cm
31
183 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Nixon's head.
Marsh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good work by Marsh as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Marsh blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Marsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Nixon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Nixon scores with a head kick.
Nixon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nixon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marsh's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Nixon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marsh is defended easily by Nixon.
Marsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.

Marsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marsh.
Nixon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marsh throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nixon to regain full guard.
Marsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsh looking to pass the guard.
Nixon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marsh is controlling him.
Marsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon wants to stand up but Marsh is controlling him.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving.
Marsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsh throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Marsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsh stops Nixon from standing up.
Marsh looking to sit in guard and control but Nixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nixon preventing the sweep.
Marsh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marsh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to sweep here but Nixon controlling him for the moment.
Marsh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nixon wants to stand and escape but instead Marsh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Richard Nixon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A big left from Nixon misses.
Marsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marsh lands a head shot.
Marsh avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Marsh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Randy Marsh has been cut.
Richard Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Marsh lands a body shot.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsh throws out the jab.
Nixon misses with a few strikes there.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.

Marsh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nixon is trying to defend but Marsh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marsh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh is pressing down on Nixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nixon is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh working over Nixon with some ground and pound. Nixon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marsh misses with a head shot. Nixon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Nixon is retaining full guard.
Nixon wants to stand up but Marsh is controlling him.
Marsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marsh looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon wants to get back to his feet but Marsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marsh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marsh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
Nixon is looking to stand up but Marsh isn't so interested in that idea.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Marsh was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Marsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsh.
Marsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsh somewhat.
Richard Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marsh.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.

Nixon instigates a clinch.
Nixon leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to get back to striking at distance but Nixon won't allow it.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marsh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marsh wants to get back to striking at distance but Nixon won't allow it.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nixon keeps control of Marsh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy Marsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Randy Marsh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nixon - that will leave a mark!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Nixon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Marsh.
Marsh scores with a nice strike.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Marsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Marsh tries to avoid it.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marsh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon is looking to chop away at Marsh's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Marsh.
Marsh avoids the head kick by Nixon.
Nixon lands a head kick!
Marsh shoots in and drives through. Nixon sprawls well.
Nixon thuds his shin into the meat of Marsh's side.
Marsh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nixon scores with a head kick.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsh.
Richard Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Marsh's leg. Marsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nixon connects with a solid leg kick.
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick and Marsh moves out of range easily.
Nixon thuds his shin into the meat of Marsh's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Marsh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marsh.
Marsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsh. That did some damage!
Nice body kick from Nixon.
Nice takedown defense from Nixon. No joy for Marsh on that attempt.
Marsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon lands with a nice body punch.
Nixon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marsh is out of range and Nixon settles back down.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marsh.
Nixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Marsh scores with the left hand. Nixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Marsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Marsh's leg. Marsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marsh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nixon.
Nixon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.
Nixon lands a front kick.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon tries to clinch up but Marsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Marsh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marsh throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsh. That did some damage!
Marsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Marsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marsh, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Marsh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nixon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Nixon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Nixon lands.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsh.
Marsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Marsh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon digs a good hook to Marsh's body.
Nixon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marsh will feel that in the morning.
Marsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Nixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nixon 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richard Nixon!
Richard Nixon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.