PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Floor Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes to the cage accompanied by Written In The Stars - Tinie Tempah. Floor Jan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Shout" by Agrezzior. Kenny Floor Jan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marshall
vs
Floor Jan

173 cm
27
163 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

170 cm
33
165 lbs
25 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Floor Jan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floor Jan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Floor Jan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Floor Jan throws a shot to the body.
Marshall keeps Floor Jan at a distance using the push kick.
Floor Jan fails to land the takedown.
Floor Jan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Floor Jan tries to clinch
and Marshall counters with an outside leg kick.
Floor Jan misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Floor Jan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Floor Jan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall misses with a hook. Floor Jan ducked under it nicely.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Floor Jan.
Marshall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Floor Jan tries to clinch up but Marshall circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall slips a jab from Floor Jan.
Marshall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Floor Jan tries to clinch up.
Floor Jan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Floor Jan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marshall counters with a thumping low kick.
Floor Jan throws a wild body kick that Marshall sees coming a mile off.
Marshall cracks a nice hook into Floor Jan's ribs.

Floor Jan instigates a clinch.
Floor Jan tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Floor Jan back against the cage.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Floor Jan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall avoiding damage as Floor Jan throws knees to the body.
Floor Jan working Marshall over with knees to the body.
Floor Jan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall working hard to break the clinch.
Floor Jan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marshall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Floor Jan up against the cage.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Floor Jan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Floor Jan takes a shot to the head.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Marshall lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Floor Jan fails to land.
Floor Jan prevents a body shot from Marshall.
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Floor Jan's head.
Floor Jan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Floor Jan throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Floor Jan trying to land knees to the body.
Floor Jan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Floor Jan struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Floor Jan blocks an uppercut.
Floor Jan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Floor Jan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floor Jan digs a right hand into Marshall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall's gas tank.
Marshall trying to control the position but instead, Floor Jan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marshall into the cage.
Floor Jan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Floor Jan fails to land.
Floor Jan has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Floor Jan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floor Jan scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Floor Jan.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Floor Jan controls his hands.
Marshall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Floor Jan has him pressed against the cage.
Floor Jan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Floor Jan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall lands with a right to the head.
Floor Jan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall just leaning against Floor Jan, taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall prevents a body shot from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
Floor Jan misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Malcolm Marshall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Marshall throws a head kick that misses.
Floor Jan tries to clinch there but Marshall circles away.
Floor Jan throws a right hand that Marshall ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Floor Jan checks a leg kick.
Marshall throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Marshall connects with a solid leg kick.
Floor Jan throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Floor Jan misses with a hook.
Floor Jan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Floor Jan blocks a head kick by Marshall.
Floor Jan looks for a takedown but Marshall sprawls well.
Floor Jan swings widly with a right hand
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Floor Jan does no damage.
Marshall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Floor Jan.
Marshall staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor Jan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marshall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Floor Jan somewhat.
Malcolm Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Floor Jan.
Marshall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Floor Jan is breathing heavily.
Marshall scores with a spinning back kick!
Marshall scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marshall. Floor Jan shrugs it off though.
Marshall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenny Floor Jan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marshall misses with a kick to the body.
Floor Jan misses with a combination
and Marshall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Floor Jan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marshall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malcolm Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Floor Jan.
Marshall lands with a kick to the temple. Floor Jan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marshall is looking to slow Floor Jan down with leg kicks.
Floor Jan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marshall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Floor Jan's calf.
Floor Jan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshall at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Floor Jan blocks the low kick.
Floor Jan misses the shot to the body.
Marshall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Floor Jan.
Marshall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marshall, right into the meat.
Floor Jan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marshall is fending him off so far but Floor Jan persists. Nope, Marshall circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Marshall delivers a nice body kick.
Marshall feints and then cracks Floor Jan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Floor Jan down.
Floor Jan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall's corner calls for a 1-2. Marshall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marshall connects with an inside leg kick.
Floor Jan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marshall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marshall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marshall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Floor Jan tries to move into range but Marshall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marshall misses with a low kick as Floor Jan jumps back.
Floor Jan thows a body shot but no joy.
Marshall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Floor Jan clinches up with Marshall and pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenny Floor Jan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marshall lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Floor Jan fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall lands with a short shot to the head.
Floor Jan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marshall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Floor Jan backwards.

Marshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Floor Jan blocks a head kick by Marshall.
Marshall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Floor Jan. Floor Jan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Marshall.
Floor Jan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marshall.
Marshall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Floor Jan momentarily.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Floor Jan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Marshall is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Floor Jan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Floor Jan fails with the takedown.
Floor Jan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marshall moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Marshall dominated that second round.
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!

Decent striking displayed by Marshall there.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Floor Jan saw that one coming.
Floor Jan shoots in and drives through. Marshall sprawls well.
Floor Jan moves out of range of the strikes.
Malcolm Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Floor Jan. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Floor Jan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marshall feints and then cracks Floor Jan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Floor Jan down.
Marshall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Floor Jan is defended easily by Marshall.
Floor Jan fails with the takedown.
Malcolm Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Floor Jan.
Floor Jan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Floor Jan tries to clinch but Marshall moves away
and Marshall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Floor Jan moves in looking to clinch but Marshall pushes him off.
Floor Jan blocks a head kick by Marshall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall lands an overhand right.
Marshall thuds his shin into the meat of Floor Jan's side.
Floor Jan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Floor Jan misses with the combination.

Floor Jan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marshall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marshall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Floor Jan can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Marshall has his feet on Floor Jan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Floor Jan misses with a hook to the body
and Marshall counters with a good low kick that Floor Jan was not able to check.
Marshall feints and then cracks Floor Jan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Floor Jan down.
Floor Jan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall motions for Floor Jan to come forward. Marshall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall scores with a jab to the head.
Floor Jan throws the kick towards the body but Marshall avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Marshall.
Floor Jan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Floor Jan shoots in and drives through. Marshall sprawls well.
Marshall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marshall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Floor Jan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malcolm Marshall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marshall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Floor Jan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Floor Jan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marshall rather than just go for the knockout.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshall misses with a low kick as Floor Jan jumps back.
Marshall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Floor Jan misses with a hook to the body
and Marshall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Marshall

and Floor Jan moves into the clinch.
Marshall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Floor Jan struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Marshall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Floor Jan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshall is defending well for now.
Floor Jan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Floor Jan tries to work over Marshall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall prevents a body shot from Floor Jan.
Kenny Floor Jan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Floor Jan looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Marshall pushes Floor Jan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Floor Jan has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Floor Jan missing with knees to the body.
Marshall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Floor Jan misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Marshall!
An out of breath Malcolm Marshall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.