PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelia Dor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luigi Marshall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marshall
vs
Dor

206 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luigi Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pelia Dor!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marshall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dor wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall prevents Dor from standing back up.
Dor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dor tries to roll over but Marshall keeps him under control.
Marshall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Marshall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dor is doing well to control the position and prevent Marshall from advancing to side control.
Dor is looking to control Marshall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dor avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Marshall is looking for a kimura but Dor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marshall to get the leverage.
Dor is concentrating on defense, preventing Marshall from advancing position.
Dor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Marshall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Dor has one foot on Marshall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Marshall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pelia Dor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt - Dor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dor is defended easily by Marshall.
Luigi Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelia Dor.
Dor has his takedown stuffed

and Marshall counters by moving into the clinch.
Dor has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marshall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marshall throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Dor tries to pull guard but Marshall holds him up against the cage and eventually Dor drops back down to his feet.
Marshall wants to get back to striking at distance but Dor won't allow it.

Marshall gets control of Dor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marshall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dor throws an elbow that misses. Marshall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dor's guard. Nice move by Marshall!
Marshall being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marshall postures up.
Dor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshall is aware though and is defending well.
Dor is trying to keep Marshall in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dor is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Luigi Marshall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Dor clinches up against the cage.
Dor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dor wants to break free but Marshall has control.
Marshall working hard to break the clinch.
Marshall misses with a knee to the head.

Marshall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dor gets a clinch.
Marshall misses with a body punch.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dor stalling the fight.
Marshall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Dor.
Dor looking for a takedown.
Dor prevents a body shot from Marshall.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Dor.
Marshall is pushing Dor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dor has Marshall pressed against the cage.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Dor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall prevents it.
Luigi Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelia Dor.
Marshall wants to break free but Dor has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
Dor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marshall lands an uppercut.
Dor is trying to break the clinch but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall blocks an elbow strike.
Dor pressing his opponent against the cage.

Marshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dor forces Marshall back against the cage and clinches.
Marshall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marshall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Dor's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall prevents it.
Marshall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dor avoids it.
Dor blocking some punches.
Marshall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall to keep the fight standing.

Marshall jumps into guard, dragging Dor to the mat.
Marshall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dor!
Luigi Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall looking to ground and pound but Dor is blocking nicely.
Dor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dor preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Marshall is looking for a kimura but Dor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marshall to get the leverage.
Dor is trying to maintain the position but Marshall is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dor works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luigi Marshall will probably get the nod.
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!

Marshall checks a leg kick.
Dor doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Marshall counters by clinching up.
Dor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dor is pushing Marshall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dor dodges an elbow strike from Marshall.
Dor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Dor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Dor holds him up against the cage and eventually Marshall drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Dor.
Dor tries to pull guard but Marshall holds him up against the cage and eventually Dor drops back down to his feet.
Luigi Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelia Dor.
Dor is looking to break free of the clinch but Marshall has double underhooks.
Marshall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marshall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dor lands a shoulder strike.
Marshall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dor avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marshall.
The referee calls for Dor to work.
Marshall stalling in the clinch but Dor improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dor is looking for a takedown.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Dor blocking some punches.
Dor is trying to pull guard but Marshall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marshall walks away with a smile on his face. Dor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Dor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marshall has managed to clinch.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike.
Dor is trying to break the clinch but Marshall is controlling him.
Luigi Marshall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Dor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dor smiles and moves away.
Marshall leaves Dor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshall tries to clinch there but Dor circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dor throws a sloppy head kick

and Marshall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dor's guard.
Marshall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marshall chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marshall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him.
Dor trying to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luigi Marshall!