PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kekoa Iona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Maryman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iona comes into the arena with Somewhere Over the Rainbow blaring out of the sound system. 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?

Iona
vs
Maryman

194 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

BlackStar Athletics
Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekoa Iona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Maryman!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maryman.
Maryman wants to counter with a clinch but Iona pushes him away.

Iona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maryman, pushing him back against the cage.
Iona blocks a body shot from Maryman.
Iona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iona working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Jack Maryman has been cut.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Iona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maryman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Iona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maryman misses with a body punch.
Maryman blocks a body shot from Iona.
Iona lands a nice knee to the body.
Iona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Iona is looking to control Maryman's arms but Maryman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iona has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maryman struggles to land a body shot inside as Iona controls his hands.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
Maryman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maryman blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maryman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iona just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maryman's brow.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Iona is trying to maintain a safe position but Maryman gets an underhook and turns Iona into the cage.
Maryman lands with a left to the head.
Maryman can't find room to land a body shot as Iona controls the action.
Maryman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iona.
Iona is breathing heavily.
Maryman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maryman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maryman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iona backwards.
A right hand to the body from Maryman.
Maryman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Maryman.
Iona could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maryman lands an uppercut.
Maryman tries to land knees in the clinch but Iona avoids the damage to the body.
Maryman scores with a hook to the body.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maryman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maryman is leaning against Iona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman lands a nice shot to the body.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman lands with a right to the head.
Iona misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Maryman.
Maryman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iona backwards.
Maryman scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
A hook to the body from Maryman.
Maryman works on Iona's body with a couple of short punches.
Iona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maryman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maryman.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maryman lands an elbow that stopped Iona in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maryman misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Maryman.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iona is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Maryman.
Maryman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
Maryman lands a body shot.
Maryman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iona backwards.
Maryman scores with a shot to the side of Iona's head.
A body shot lands from Maryman.
Iona takes a shot to the head.
Maryman lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Iona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iona misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.
A short uppercut from Maryman.
Maryman misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maryman.
Iona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maryman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Maryman.
Iona takes a shot to the head.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Nice elbow from Maryman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.
A left hand lands to the body for Maryman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Maryman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maryman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maryman scores with a hook to the body.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Maryman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Maryman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maryman has managed to clinch.
Maryman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maryman misses with an elbow strike.
Jack Maryman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maryman can't find room to land a body shot as Iona controls the action.
Iona pushes off an throws an elbow but Maryman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maryman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Maryman struggles to land a body shot inside as Iona controls his hands.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maryman - that landed with a thud.
Maryman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maryman cracks Iona with a nice body shot.
Maryman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionas head.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maryman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Maryman misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Maryman - that landed with a thud.
Maryman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maryman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maryman is leaning against Iona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Maryman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
Maryman missing with knees to the body.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman misses with an elbow over the top.
Maryman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maryman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maryman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maryman lands with a left to the head.
Maryman misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Maryman.
Maryman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iona backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iona looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maryman can't find room to land a body shot as Iona controls the action.
Maryman scores with a shoulder strike.
Maryman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionas head.
Maryman scores with a hook to the body.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Maryman.
Maryman lands a right hand.
Iona avoiding damage as Maryman throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.
Maryman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionas head.
Iona blocks an elbow strike from Maryman.
Good body shot from Maryman.
Iona prevents a body shot from Maryman.
Maryman lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
Maryman lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Maryman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maryman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iona is defending well for now.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Maryman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iona backwards.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Maryman.
Maryman struggles to land a body shot inside as Iona controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
Good body shot from Maryman.
Iona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maryman lands a body shot.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maryman lands an uppercut.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman lands a body shot.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maryman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Maryman.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Maryman as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Maryman.
Maryman lands a body punch.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Iona takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Maryman.
Maryman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maryman lands a body punch.
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Maryman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Maryman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Maryman closes the distance and clinches.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Maryman misses with a punch to the body.
Maryman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionas head.
Maryman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maryman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
Maryman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maryman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maryman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Maryman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Maryman.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maryman lands with a short shot to the head.
Iona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
Maryman lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Maryman - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Maryman.
Maryman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Maryman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Maryman tries to throw a body punch but Iona avoids it by throwing Maryman back against the cage.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Iona avoiding damage as Maryman throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Maryman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maryman lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
Maryman lands a nice shot to the body.
Maryman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Maryman.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Maryman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Maryman.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
A shot in the inside from Maryman.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maryman scores with a shot to the side of Iona's head.
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maryman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Maryman.
A right handed body shot lands from Maryman.
A shot in the inside from Maryman.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Maryman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Maryman scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maryman.
Maryman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iona.
Maryman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Maryman.
Maryman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman lands with a right to the head.
Maryman digs a right hand underneath Iona's ribcage. Iona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maryman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maryman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iona.
Maryman digs a right hand underneath Iona's ribcage. Iona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maryman tries to land knees in the clinch but Iona avoids the damage to the body.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Maryman missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Maryman.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Maryman.
Jack Maryman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
Maryman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maryman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Iona blocks a body shot from Maryman.
Iona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Maryman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maryman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Maryman!
Jack Maryman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.