PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Marveux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holton Hamburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marveux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is King without a crown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marveux
vs
Hamburger

185 cm
27
194 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

185 cm
28
188 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Marveux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holton Hamburger!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hamburger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marveux's guard.
Hamburger works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Hamburger is looking for a kimura but Marveux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamburger to get the leverage.
Hamburger is looking to take a break and control but Marveux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hamburger wants to work for an arm triangle but Marveux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marveux is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamburger trying to control the action but Marveux is working from the bottom.

Hamburger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marveux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hamburger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marveux sees it coming and defends easily.
Marveux is refusing to be controlled, as Hamburger sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamburger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marveux defends it well.

Hamburger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Hamburger is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marveux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hamburger is working for a submission of some sort.
Hamburger prevents Marveux from improving his position.

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.
Hamburger trying to control from half guard but Marveux is working away.
Marveux is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hamburger is looking for a kimura here.
Marveux is in trouble now - Hamburger has advanced to mount!
Hamburger misses with a head shot.
Hamburger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marveux is looking to escape.
Marveux is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hamburger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marveux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Marveux is trying to improve his position.

Hamburger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marveux, who protects the arm well.
Hamburger advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marveux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hamburger.

Hamburger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marveux can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marveux is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marveux prevents Hamburger from taking his back.
Marveux regains half guard.
Hamburger wants to take a breather but Marveux is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marveux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamburger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamburger's back!
Hamburger tries to escape the position.
Hamburger tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holton Hamburger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hamburger takes the fight into the clinch.

Marveux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marveux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Marveux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marveux is on top in guard.

Marveux stopping the sweep attempt from Hamburger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamburger tries to strike from the bottom.
Hamburger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marveux is one step ahead there.
Marveux wants to pass the guard but Hamburger is keeping the position.
Hamburger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marveux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamburger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marveux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marveux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hamburger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marveux passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marveux in side control, throwing shots but Hamburger defends.
Hamburger struggling a bit here.
Hamburger regains half guard.

Marveux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hamburger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marveux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marveux not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Marveux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamburger defends it well.
Hamburger regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marveux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Hamburger has his foot on Marveux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marveux works his way back into a safe position though.
Holton Hamburger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marveux works over Hamburger with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamburger controls Marveux momentarily but Marveux frees himself.
Marveux throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamburger is trying to control the position but Marveux postures up.
Marveux with a nice head shot there.

Marveux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamburger is breathing heavily.
Marveux throws a big right hand that misses.
Marveux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marveux pushes down on Hamburger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marveux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marveux working over Hamburger with some ground and pound. Hamburger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marveux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marveux with the ground and pound but Hamburger uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Hamburger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marveux defends well.
Hamburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marveux postures up in Hamburger's guard and throws a big left but Hamburger blocks it.
Hamburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marveux.
Marveux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marveux lands a couple of elbows.
Hamburger controls Marveux momentarily but Marveux frees himself.
Marveux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marveux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marveux throwing strikes but missing.
Hamburger looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Marveux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamburger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marveux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Marveux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hamburger uses it to pass to side control.
Marveux is looking to regain half guard here but Hamburger keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamburger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Hamburger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marveux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Marveux dominated that second round.
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!

Nice sprawl there from Marveux as Hamburger shoots in.
Marveux shoots in for a takedown but Hamburger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hamburger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marveux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Marveux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hamburger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hamburger stopping the sweep attempt from Marveux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marveux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hamburger has picked Marveux up and slammed him! Marveux can't keep hold of the triangle and Hamburger manages to pass to side control!
Hamburger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Hamburger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hamburger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hamburger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamburger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marveux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hamburger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marveux rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hamburger's guard! Nice work there by Marveux!
Hamburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamburger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marveux is in close to Hamburger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marveux throwing strikes but missing.
Marveux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marveux connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamburger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marveux's guard.

Marveux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger stands and throws Marveux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marveux is looking to regain half guard here but Hamburger keeps moving and retains side control.
Hamburger working the ground and pound but Marveux is defending the strikes.
Marveux gets back to half guard.

Marveux actively working from the bottom here.
Marveux tries to roll over but Hamburger keeps him under control.
Hamburger is keen to just control but Marveux is a slippery customer.

Hamburger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marveux wants to improve his position but Hamburger is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger wants to free his trapped foot but Marveux is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Hamburger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marveux flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Hamburger wants to work for an arm triangle but Marveux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marveux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hamburger is pressing down on Marveux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marveux is holding on for now.
Marveux regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marveux keeping moving, preventing Hamburger from controlling successfully.
Marveux keeping full guard, as Hamburger tries to pass.

Marveux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marveux wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Marveux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Marveux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamburger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Holton Hamburger.
Well Hamburger 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Holton Hamburger!
In his post fight interview, Holton Hamburger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.