PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Action Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Toepoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bronson
vs
Toepoke

165 cm
25
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
140 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Backyard Fighting

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Action Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marlon Toepoke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bronson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Toepoke struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toepoke is trying to get back to his feet.
Bronson throwing strikes but Toepoke manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bronson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Toepoke in the domination position with Bronson hanging on.
Bronson can't do much from the bottom here.
Toepoke is looking to take a break and control but Bronson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronson tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bronson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bronson seems keen to control Toepoke's posture.
Toepoke trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is looking to stand up but Toepoke isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bronson tries to get out of the position.
Toepoke trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Toepoke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Marlon Toepoke has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Toepoke throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toepoke tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toepoke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bronson counters by moving into the clinch.

Bronson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Toepoke regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toepoke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bronson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toepoke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Action Bronson just wasn't active enough.
Toepoke with a poor takedown

and Bronson counters by clinching up.
Action Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Toepoke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson slows down the pace here.
Toepoke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toepoke wants to stall.
Toepoke tries for a takedown but Bronson manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson tries for a takedown but Toepoke manages to get underhooks.

Bronson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Toepoke is trying to keep an underhook but Bronson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bronson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bronson dominated that 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.

Toepoke with a poor takedown

and Bronson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bronson connects with a nice short shot to Toepoke's temple.
Bronson is taking a breather. Toepoke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Toepoke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bronson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bronson!
Toepoke is looking to reverse the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson lands a few punches from side control.
Bronson takes a little break here. Toepoke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bronson cracks Toepoke with a big right hand but Toepoke just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Bronson swings around for an armbar but Toepoke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bronson's guard.
Bronson has his hands on Toepoke's head, controlling the position.

Bronson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toepoke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bronson.
Toepoke fails with the takedown.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Toepoke slips the punch.
Bronson misses with a wild combination.

Toepoke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toepoke is trying to pull guard but Bronson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Action Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Toepoke.
Toepoke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bronson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Toepoke is trying to keep an underhook but Bronson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bronson controlling the action here.
Toepoke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bronson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Action Bronson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Toepoke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toepoke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bronson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toepoke won't be happy with that.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Toepoke's face as Bronson controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bronson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Toepoke misses with a takedown attempt

and Bronson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Bronson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Toepoke regains guard immediately.
Toepoke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toepoke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Toepoke keeps trying to improve his position.
Bronson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Action Bronson just wasn't active enough.
Toepoke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toepoke with a poor takedown

and Bronson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Bronson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Toepoke is trying to keep an underhook but Bronson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bronson stops Toepoke from getting back to his feet.
Toepoke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toepoke is trying to control but Bronson passes into side control!

Bronson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toepoke can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Bronson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bronson controls the position from side control.
Toepoke wants to control but Bronson postures up.
Bronson advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson controlling the position easily from mount.
Toepoke is bucking up trying to escape but Bronson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bronson tries to control but Toepoke wriggling away.
Bronson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bronson controlling the pace for now.
Toepoke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson with good strikes from the mount here!
Bronson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Toepoke throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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!
Bronson with good strikes from the mount here!
Marlon Toepoke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toepoke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Toepoke scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bronson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bronson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Action Bronson!
Action Bronson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.