PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanchez Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Though (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Though has chosen Hall Of Fame - The Script feat. will.i.am as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Marquez
vs
Though

200 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

188 cm
29
272 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanchez Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David Though!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Though takes the fight into the clinch.

Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Though with the counter takedown but Marquez avoids it easily.
Though slips a jab and a cross from Marquez.
Marquez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marquez lands a jab to Though's midsection.

Though forces Marquez back against the cage and clinches.

Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marquez misses with a double jab.

Though has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Though's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marquez gets tackled into the cage by Though. Though maintains the clinch.

Though's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Though sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marquez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanchez Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez dodges the punch combination from Though.
Marquez looks to land a combination but Though avoids it well.
Though lands with a straight right. Marquez didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Sanchez Marquez has been cut.

Though shoots in and bounces Marquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
Though is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Though postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Though scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Though trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Marquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Though is in close to Marquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Though is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Though sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Though stops Marquez from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Though seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Though working some strikes from top position.
Though throwing strikes but missing.
Though in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Though stands and steps away. Marquez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Though closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marquez quickly recovers to half guard.
Though missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Though lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Though thows a huge punch but Marquez dodges it nicely.
Though lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Though is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Though scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Though dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanchez Marquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Marquez.
Marquez works the jab nicely.
Marquez is looking to land body kicks.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Though defends it nicely.
Though fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Marquez catches Though right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Though throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Though finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Though postures up in Marquez's guard and throws a big left but Marquez blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez wants to stand up but Though is controlling him.
Though controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Though must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Though in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Though loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Though stands up and waves to Marquez to follow him.

Though scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Though scores with a couple of short elbows.
Though cracks Marquez with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Though lands a nice forearm strike.
Marquez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Though throws an elbow but Marquez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Marquez taking a bit of punishment here - Though scoring with strikes.
Though connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marquez some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Though crashes against the mat.
Though has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marquez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Though decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Though throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Though shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marquez is trying to defend but Though finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Though thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marquez's head.
Though lands with a punch from half guard.
Marquez is not content to let Though control the position.

Though stands up and beckons Marquez to join him on the feet.

Though closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Though tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Though breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Marquez misses.
Marquez misses with a head kick.

Though moves into range and clinches up with Marquez.

Though breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Though throws the kick towards the body but Marquez avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Though.
Sanchez Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Though.
Marquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Though showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sanchez Marquez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Though steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marquez.
Though steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marquez.

Oooooh!!! Though has knocked Marquez down with a huge combo! Though steps away and waves a wobbly Marquez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Though clinches up against the cage.

Though manages to break the clinch.

Though looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Though lands a couple of elbows.
Though lands a couple of digs.
Though throwing strikes but missing.
Marquez is looking to stand up but Though isn't so interested in that idea.
Marquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Though is in close to Marquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Though controlling from the top position.
Though keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marquez's head.
Though is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Though from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Though stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Though throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Though looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Though throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Though working Marquez over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Though is trying to control the action in half guard but Marquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Though stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Marquez to get to his feet.

Though lands a left and a right that send Marquez crashing to the mat, dazed. Though thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Marquez is rocked!

Though feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Marquez sprawling to the canvas! Marquez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Though finish him?!
Oh Marquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Sanchez Marquez's cut is getting worse.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Though. That's going to slow Marquez down.
Though is stalking Marquez. Marquez circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Though, and it's lights out! Marquez really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Though!
David Though took some time post fight to say the following; 'I will knock everyone out who steps in my way!'.