PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Marlow (ranked 5405 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricard Killa (ranked 7264 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard Killa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marlow
vs
Killa

185 cm
27
210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

189 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gordon Marlow !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricard Killa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marlow .
Ricard Killa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marlow on the side of the head.
Marlow ducks right into an uppercut from Killa.
Marlow avoids the body shot from Killa.
Killa thuds his right hand into Marlow 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marlow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killa doesn't seem bothered though.
Marlow moves away from the strike by Killa.
Killa moves out of range of the body kick from Marlow .
Nice sprawl there from Killa as Marlow shoots in.
Killa throws out a leg kick but Marlow moves out of range and Killa only half commits.
Marlow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Killa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marlow wants to clinch up but Killa keeps it at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Killa scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa throws a right and a left that Marlow avoids nicely.
Marlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Killa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa connects with the punch.
Killa tests Marlow 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marlow doesn't seem bothered though.
Marlow closes the distance and clinches up with Killa, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes Killa against the cage but Killa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Marlow . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killa cracks Marlow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marlow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A nice combination there by Killa.
Killa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killa misses with a straight left.
Killa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marlow .
Killa looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Marlow moves into range and clinches up with Killa.
Marlow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Killa's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Marlow jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marlow has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Killa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marlow is trying to drag Killa to the mat but Killa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marlow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killa after a bit of a struggle.
Killa is trying to force a seperation but Marlow has the dominant position.

Marlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown but Killa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Marlow closes the distance and pushes Killa back into the cage.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Marlow has him pressed against the cage.
Killa can't break the clinch.
Marlow keeps control of Killa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Marlow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Killa uses from the top position.
Marlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killa's guard.

Marlow looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlow slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Killa.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killa can do anything to dispel that myth.

Marlow decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Killa thuds his right hand into Marlow 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marlow has a takedown stuffed.
Killa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killa stuffs the takedown.
Marlow fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Killa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Killa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marlow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlow .
The fighters circle momentarily. Killa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killa as he avoids it easily.
Ricard Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killa.
Killa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Marlow clinches up against the cage.
Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Marlow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Killa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marlow with shots to the head and body - Killa looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricard Killa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Killa misses with a body punch
and Marlow counters with a left and a right that stings Killa.

It looks like Ricard Killa has been cut.
Marlow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marlow wants to clinch up but Killa keeps it at a distance.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marlow moves away.
Killa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marlow fails with a takedown attempt.

Marlow closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Killa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marlow fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Marlow . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killa.
Marlow fails with the takedown
and Killa counters with a nice uppercut.
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killa is breathing heavily.
Killa slaps away a takedown attempt from Marlow , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marlow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marlow shoots in looking for a takedown but Killa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlow 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlow shoots in for a double leg but Killa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa cracks Marlow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marlow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marlow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Killa scores with a decent looking hook.
Marlow shoots in and drives through. Killa sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Killa lands with a hook. Marlow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marlow tries to clinch but Killa moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killa.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killa misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marlow .
Marlow closes the distance and clinches up with Killa, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes Killa against the cage but Killa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marlow walks into a straight right hand from Killa.
Nice uppercut lands for Killa. That snapped Marlow 's head back.
Marlow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killa finds it's way round the side to connect with Marlow 's head.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ricard Killa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marlow is looking to clinch.
Marlow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Killa. That one must have hurt.
Gordon Marlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marlow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killa pinned against the cage. Killa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa stuns Marlow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killa circles away.
Killa throws a counter combo.
Killa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marlow shoots in looking for a takedown but Killa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlow 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Marlow clinches up with Killa and pushes him back against the cage.
Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marlow effectively controlling the action here.

Marlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killa connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricard Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricard Killa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab, jab by Marlow - just one landing.
Marlow blocks a jab.
Killa works the jab nicely.
Killa misses with a low kick as Marlow jumps back.
Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Marlow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marlow closes the distance and clinches up with Killa, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes Killa against the cage but Killa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killa scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Marlow .
Marlow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killa's waist but Killa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marlow off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Marlow . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killa! But no joy.
Killa scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killa scores with a hook to the body. Marlow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Killa as Marlow shoots in.
Killa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marlow on the side of the head.
Killa connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick by Marlow misses
and Killa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marlow takes one to the side of the head.
Killa slaps away a takedown attempt from Marlow , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killa lands a slapping body shot.
Killa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
As Marlow backs off Killa throws a huge counter combo but Marlow manages to avoid it all.
Nice uppercut there from Killa.
Killa misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa throws a jab when Marlow was well out of range.
Marlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Killa manages to circle out of the way.
Killa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marlow in his tracks.
Marlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killa.
Killa misses with a jab, cross combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marlow is looking for a takedown.
Killa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marlow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killa leaves Marlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marlow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killa.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killa sprawls well. Killa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Killa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Killa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Killa, which made it look bad.
Killa looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Killa finds it's way through Marlow 's defenses.
A jab from Killa misses.
Killa connects with a crisp jab.
Marlow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marlow .
Marlow feinted with a counter takedown.
Killa moves out of range of the body kick.
Marlow ducks under a wild hook from Killa.

Marlow moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marlow is stalling here.
Gordon Marlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricard Killa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marlow scores with a shot to the side of Killa's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricard Killa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricard Killa!