PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gum Shoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Marcus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gum Shoe's chin.

Marcus
vs
Shoe

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gum Shoe!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus shoots in and drives through. Shoe sprawls well.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shoe but Shoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shoe slips a straight right by Marcus.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Marcus's leg. Marcus is trying to keep his angry face on.

Marcus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shoe!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marcus misses with the ground and pound.
Marcus trying to control the position but Shoe is working away.
Marcus looking to control but instead Shoe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Marcus is working for a kimura but Shoe is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcus.
Shoe trying to control here.
Marcus is trying to control. Shoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Marcus seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcus throwing shots but Shoe is blocking nicely.
Marcus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marcus trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shoe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shoe is refusing to be controlled, as Marcus sits in half guard.

Marcus seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marcus wants to take a breather but Shoe is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marcus throwing shots but Shoe is blocking nicely.
Marcus is trying to control. Shoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shoe stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Shoe closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Shoe.
Shoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marcus.
Marcus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shoe misses with a body punch.
Shoe tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcus blocking some punches.
Marcus prevents a body shot from Shoe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoe.
Shoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shoe slows down the pace here.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Marcus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shoe prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Marcus goes for a takedown attempt but Shoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shoe. That's going to slow Marcus down.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe connects with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Shoe
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shoe lands a right hook to the body.

Marcus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shoe stops Marcus from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shoe.
Shoe lands a nice hook to Marcus's body. Marcus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus tries to counter with a takedown but Shoe is quick to defend against it.
Shoe thows a body kick. Marcus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marcus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marcus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoe avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoe avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shoe.
Shoe lunges at Marcus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcus's hand.
Marcus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shoe cracks Marcus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Shoe.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Marcus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marcus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simon Marcus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcus is keen to just control but Shoe is a slippery customer.
Marcus with the ground and pound but Shoe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marcus landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcus has gone for a leg lock! Shoe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marcus's guard.

Shoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcus is retaining full guard.
Shoe content to stall in guard here.
Shoe wants to stand but Marcus is controlling his posture from full guard.

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.
Shoe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus is trying to control the position but Shoe postures up.
Marcus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marcus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Shoe throws a push kick but Marcus slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
As Shoe tries to get set, Marcus tries to push him back and clinch up but Shoe manages to avoid the attempt.
Marcus tries to move into range but Shoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcus fails to land the takedown.
Shoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Shoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shoe scores with a push kick.
Shoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shoe keeps Marcus at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Shoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoe catches Marcus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcus goes for a double leg but Shoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shoe continues to drive forward.
Shoe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Shoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
Marcus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shoe.
Shoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Marcus is rocked!
Marcus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Shoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marcus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marcus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shoe digs a good hook to Marcus's body.
Shoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marcus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shoe throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Marcus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus tries to counter with a takedown but Shoe is quick to defend against it.
Shoe fails to land with a series of punches.
and Shoe counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marcus! He's just covering up as Shoe starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!