PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 4017 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Galloway (ranked 7088 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fenix
vs
Galloway

197 cm
42
248 lbs
40 - 31 - 0

200 cm
29
280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 40 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noel Galloway!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galloway tries to clinch up.
Fenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galloway tries to clinch up but Fenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Galloway looks to clinch
and Fenix counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Fenix has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fenix scores with a nice body kick.
Galloway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Galloway tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fenix circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Fenix counter with a right hand.
Galloway tries to clinch up.
Fenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Fenix quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fenix throws out a powerful jab.
Galloway closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Fenix to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix cracks Galloway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Galloway tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fenix counters with a straight right hand.
Galloway tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fenix.
Fenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Galloway wants to clinch
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fenix keeps the fight on the outside.

Galloway moves into the clinch.
Fenix can't find room to land a body shot as Galloway controls the action.
Galloway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galloway tries a body shot but Fenix blocks it.

Fenix breaks from the clinch.

Galloway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fenix blocks an uppercut.
Fenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Galloway controls his hands.
Galloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenix is leaning against Galloway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fenix blocks a body shot from Galloway.
Fenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galloway looks winded!
Fenix lands a nice uppercut.
Fenix leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fenix's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fenix presses Galloway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway throws a head punch that misses.
Fenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Fenix.
Fenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galloways head.
Galloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Fenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fenix avoiding damage.
Galloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Fenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fenix scores with a shot to the body.
Fenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Galloway drives through and clinches with Fenix against the cage.
Fenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Galloway fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fenixs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galloway backwards.
Fenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galloway can't find room to land a body shot as Fenix controls the action.
Fenix lands a shoulder strike.
Galloway tries to work over Fenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galloway working aggressively here.
Fenix working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fenix.
Fenix misses with a punch to the body.
Fenix prevents a body shot from Galloway.
Fenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galloway blocks a body shot from Fenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fenix lands a high kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fenix.
Noel Galloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galloway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Galloway looks to clinch
and Fenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fenix scores with a jab.
Marcus Fenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Galloway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fenix circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fenix counters with a series of strikes. Galloway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Galloway moves to clinch but Fenix breaks away
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fenix digs a good hook to Galloway's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Galloway rushes Fenix and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Fenix.
Marcus Fenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galloway misses with a punch to the body.
Fenix prevents a body shot from Galloway.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fenix here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fenix.
Fenix presses Galloway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galloway is breathing heavily.
Fenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Galloway up against the cage.
Fenix blocks a body shot from Galloway.

Fenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galloway can do to turn this around?
Fenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Galloway closes the distance but Fenix moves to the side
and Fenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fenix!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix lands with a hook. Galloway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galloway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Galloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galloway takes one to the chin there.
Fenix lands a jab.
Fenix scores with a three punch combo!

Galloway gets a clinch.
Galloway tries to throw a body punch but Fenix avoids it by throwing Galloway back against the cage.
Galloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Fenix controls his hands.
A short left from Fenix.

Fenix breaks from the clinch.
Galloway tries to clinch
and Fenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Galloway gets a clinch.

Fenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galloway tries to clinch up but Fenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Fenix drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galloway sprawls and moves away.
Fenix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Galloway.
Fenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Galloway.
Galloway tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Fenix counter with a right hand.
Galloway wants to clinch but Fenix slips to the side
and Fenix counters with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galloway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Galloway should have avoided that one.
Galloway wants to clinch but Fenix slips to the side
and Fenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galloway tries to clinch but Fenix is having none of it.
Fenix tries to counter with a takedown but Galloway is quick to defend against it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix thuds his right hand into Galloway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galloway tries to clinch up.
Noel Galloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenix circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fenix counters with a 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!
Galloway tries to clinch
and Fenix counters with a two punch combo.
Fenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galloway at a distance.
Fenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fenix lands a nice looking kick to the body. Galloway takes a step back to recover.
Fenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galloway moves to clinch but Fenix breaks away
and Fenix counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Fenix dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fenix scores with a three punch combo!
Galloway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fenix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Galloway closes the distance but Fenix moves to the side
and Fenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galloway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fenix counters with a big head kick but Galloway shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway is looking to clinch.
Fenix lands a nice hook to Galloway's body. Galloway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galloway under the eye.
Galloway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Galloway clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fenix lands a right hand.
Fenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fenix blocks a body shot from Galloway.
Galloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galloway can't find room to land a body shot as Fenix controls the action.

Fenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galloway's head.
Galloway is looking to clinch but Fenix is avoiding it.
Good exchange - Fenix coming out on top.

Galloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galloway backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fenix lands a shoulder strike.
Fenix blocks an uppercut.
Galloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fenix's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Galloway fails to land.
Fenix lands a shot to the body.
Galloway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Fenix.
Fenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Galloway controls his hands.

Fenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galloway tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fenix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Galloway closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Fenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Galloway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Galloway tries to clinch up
and Fenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway closes the distance but Fenix moves to the side
and Fenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noel Galloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fenix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Galloway wants to clinch
and Fenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenix digs a good hook to Galloway's body.
Galloway is looking to clinch but Fenix is avoiding it.
Galloway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Fenix finds it's target.
Fenix throws a good cross that connects.
Galloway is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Galloways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Galloway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galloway moves to clinch but Fenix breaks away
and Fenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galloway closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galloway misses with a left hand
and Fenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fenix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Galloway throws an off balance right hand
and Fenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenix thuds his shin into the meat of Galloway's side.
Marcus Fenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fenix digs a good hook to Galloway's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Fenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix gave a mention to Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).