PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Marroquin (ranked 8682 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dracule Mihawk (ranked 7175 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Marroquin
vs
Mihawk

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Marroquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dracule Mihawk!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marroquin fails with the takedown.
Mihawk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marroquin.
Mihawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marroquin counters with a one-two to the body.
Marroquin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mihawk.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mihawk connects with a body shot.
Mihawk moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marroquin throws a right hand that Mihawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihawk also avoids with ease.
Mihawk swings widly with a right hand
and Marroquin counters with a series of strikes. Mihawk will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marroquin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mihawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Marroquin.
Marroquin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mihawk pinned against the cage. Mihawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mihawk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin tries to clinch up.
Marroquin throws a series of punches but Mihawk moves out of range.
Mihawk misses with a hook.
It looked like Marroquin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mihawk misses the jab.
Marroquin slips a straight right by Mihawk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mihawk. Marroquin does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihawk throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Marroquin misses the target.
Marroquin scores with a hook to the body. Mihawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marroquin throws out a leg kick but Mihawk moves out of range and Marroquin only half commits.
Marroquin misses with a double jab.
Mihawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mihawk throws an overhand right that lands on Marroquin's shoulder, as Marroquin tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Marroquin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin lands a jab-cross combination.

Mihawk moves into range and clinches up with Marroquin.

Mihawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mihawk has managed to clinch.
Mihawk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mihawk successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Marroquin gets to his feet. Mihawk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Marroquin dominated that 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.

Mihawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Marroquin is just out of range.
Marroquin throws a big counter combination but Mihawk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mihawk misses with a left hand
and Marroquin counters with a two punch combo.
Mihawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marroquin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marroquin misses with a takedown attempt

and Mihawk moves into the clinch.
Mihawk fails to pull guard.

Mihawk manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marroquin closes the distance and clinches.
Marroquin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Mihawk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marroquin uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marroquin stays in close to Mihawk's body and controls the position.
Marroquin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Mihawk is looking for a triangle but Marroquin pushes his legs off easily.
Mihawk wants to stand but Marroquin is controlling the position.

That's two 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.

Marroquin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mihawk, up you get!
Mihawk misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Marroquin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marroquin shoots for a double leg takedown but Mihawk sprawls well. He's pushed Marroquin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marroquin throws a right and a left that Mihawk avoids nicely.
Mihawk wants to counter the offense by Marroquin and move into the clinch position.
Mihawk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marroquin throws a head kick that misses

and Mihawk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mihawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mihawk misses with a double jab.
As Mihawk looks to move away, Marroquin throws a big counter combo but Mihawk just gets out of the way.
Martin Marroquin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marroquin!
Mihawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mihawk wants to counter the offense by Marroquin and move into the clinch position.
Mihawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marroquin moves away.
Marroquin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mihawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marroquin.
Marroquin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihawk moves away.
Mihawk tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mihawk misses the target.
Marroquin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marroquin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mihawk wants to counter with a clinch but Marroquin pushes him away.

Mihawk drives through and clinches with Marroquin against the cage.
Marroquin blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mihawk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marroquin's efforts to push away.
Marroquin is looking to break free of the clinch but Mihawk has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dracule Mihawk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mihawk moves in looking to clinch but Marroquin pushes him off.
Mihawk throws a right hand that misses
and Marroquin counters with a left and a right that stings Mihawk.
Mihawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marroquin tries to counter by clinching up but Mihawk breaks away and moves out of range.
Mihawk tries to clinch but Marroquin moves out of range.
Marroquin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mihawk moves into range and clinches up with Marroquin.
Marroquin managing to block the knees to the body from Mihawk.
Mihawk is trying to pull guard but Marroquin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marroquin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mihawk is trying to pull guard but Marroquin has him pressed against the cage.
Martin Marroquin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dracule Mihawk.
Marroquin is trying to break free.
Mihawk has Marroquin pressed against the cage, preventing Marroquin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mihawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marroquin can't break the clinch.
Marroquin working hard to break the clinch.

Mihawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marroquin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mihawk checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Mihawk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marroquin, pushing him back against the cage.
Mihawk jumps guard but Marroquin stands there with Mihawk around his waist. Mihawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mihawk decides to pull guard.
Marroquin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marroquin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marroquin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marroquin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mihawk's guard.

Mihawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marroquin pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marroquin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mihawk!
Marroquin content just to control the position here.
Mihawk is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mihawk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marroquin content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Marroquin.
Marroquin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marroquin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Marroquin is working for a guillotine from mount but Mihawk frees his head quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Marroquin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marroquin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Marroquin!