PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jyle Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jyle Marks looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Marks
vs
Griffin

181 cm
25
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jyle Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Griffin gets a clinch.
Marks looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Marks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that Marks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Griffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marks after a bit of a struggle.
Jyle Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Griffin.
Marks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Griffin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marks up against the cage.
Marks struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Marks manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griffin as Marks tries to tie him up.
Griffin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marks is defending well.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Marks has him pressed against the cage.
Marks has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Marks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Griffin leaning against his opponent.
Griffin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marks prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Griffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marks throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin lands a right hand.
Marks stalling in the clinch but Griffin improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.

Griffin drags the fight down to the ground.

Griffin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Marks is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks misses with some punches.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but Marks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Griffin jumps into guard, dragging Marks to the mat.
Griffin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marks!
Griffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Griffin thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin controlling the pace for now.
Griffin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.

Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.

Griffin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marks uses from the top position.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Marks throwing strikes but missing.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Griffin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marks has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Griffin to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks looking to stall.
Marks prevents Griffin from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Griffin wants to take the fight to the mat but Marks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marks keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Griffin drags the fight down to the ground.
Marks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Marks won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
Griffin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Griffin wants to sweep here but Marks controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marks can't keep his opponent in guard - Griffin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.

Griffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marks defends it well.
Griffin stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to pass to full mount but Marks defends it.
Griffin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffin slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Larry Griffin.
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Marks sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Marks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marks blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Marks sprawls well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffin jumps guard but Marks stands there with Griffin around his waist. Griffin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jyle Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Griffin.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marks to keep the fight standing.
Marks taking a breather.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but Marks has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marks is trying to stall.

Griffin decides to pull guard.

Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marks trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Marks postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Griffin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Griffin rushes Marks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Griffin pulls Marks into guard.
Marks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Griffin controlling Marks's posture.
Griffin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Griffin!