PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Mash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Maroga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mash
vs
Maroga

199 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bull Mash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lance Maroga!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maroga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mash.

Mash gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maroga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mash is keeping the position for now.
Maroga stopping the sweep attempt from Mash.
Maroga throws a big right hand that misses.
Mash working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maroga wants to pass the guard but Mash is keeping the position.
Mash keeping moving, preventing Maroga from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mash can't keep his opponent in guard - Maroga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Mash pushes Maroga off and gets back to his feet.
Mash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maroga.
Mash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maroga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maroga closes the distance and clinches up with Mash, looking for a takedown. Maroga pushes Mash against the cage but Mash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maroga.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maroga.
Bull Mash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Maroga.
Mash dives in and grabs Maroga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maroga pushes down on Mash's head and hops out.
Mash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maroga circles away.
Mash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maroga circles away.

Maroga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mash is trying to get back to half guard.
Mash is breathing heavily.
Mash wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Maroga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maroga lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maroga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maroga remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maroga in side control, throwing shots but Mash defends.

Maroga has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maroga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bull Mash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maroga swivels and escapes.

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

Maroga dives in and scores a takedown into Mash's guard.
Maroga throws a big right hand that misses.
Mash has momentary wrist control but Maroga slips an elbow through the middle.
Mash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mash controls Maroga momentarily but Maroga frees himself.
Mash keeping moving, preventing Maroga from controlling successfully.
Maroga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mash has his foot on Maroga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maroga works his way back into a safe position though.
Maroga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Maroga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maroga tries to avoid it but Mash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maroga to the ground. Maroga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Maroga. No joy for Mash on that attempt.
Maroga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mash dives in for a single leg takedown but Maroga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Mash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mash fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maroga avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mash is defended easily by Maroga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maroga scores with a takedown into Mash's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maroga trying to control the position from guard on top but Mash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maroga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lance Maroga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maroga trying to control the position from guard on top but Mash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maroga postures up and lands a big shot to Mash's brow.
Maroga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maroga trying to control but Mash is working from the bottom.
Maroga passes Mash's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maroga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maroga working over Mash with some ground and pound. Mash looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maroga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maroga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Maroga seems to be looking for submissions.
Maroga wants to free his trapped foot but Mash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mash is not content to let Maroga control the position.
Maroga passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mash!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maroga trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Maroga working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mash is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Maroga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mash can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Maroga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mash tries to hold on but Maroga postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maroga goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mash is on top in guard.
Maroga wants to sweep here but Mash controlling him for the moment.
Maroga wants to get back to his feet but Mash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maroga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mash's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maroga is working Mash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maroga trying to control the position from guard on top but Mash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Maroga 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! And we move into the final round!

Mash fails with a takedown attempt.

Mash gets caught napping as Maroga dives in and scores a takedown. Mash manages to retain guard.
Maroga distracts Mash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maroga looking to sit in guard and control but Mash gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mash trying to control but Maroga is working from the bottom.
Maroga is striking but Mash is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mash seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Maroga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maroga wants to stand up but Mash is controlling him.
Maroga wants to sweep but no luck.
Maroga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Maroga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maroga lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mash trying to hold on to Maroga's head to control him but Maroga postures up.
Mash won't allow Maroga to pass to mount.

Maroga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mash is refusing to be controlled, as Maroga sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mash preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maroga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maroga. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mash is trying to control but can't.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maroga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mash.
Maroga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mash defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Mash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mash darts in looking for a takedown but Maroga gets double underhooks and turns Mash into the cage.

Maroga drives through with a takedown into Mash's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maroga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maroga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maroga wants to control from the top but Mash keeps moving.
Maroga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mash keeping moving, preventing Maroga from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bull Mash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lance Maroga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Mash is working an open guard so Maroga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Maroga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maroga 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Maroga!