PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xyryx Ignacio (ranked 4234 p4p, 443 weight class) and Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow (ranked 4980 p4p, 475 weight class). Marowadoigowiegow has chosen Sabine Kors- Dagestan as his entrance music. Xyryx Ignacio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow's chin.

Ignacio
vs
Marowadoigowiegow

178 cm
25
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 Rio de Janeiro, Xyryx Ignacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a nice head shot.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a lovely overhand right.
Marowadoigowiegow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ignacio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marowadoigowiegow at a distance.
Marowadoigowiegow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ignacio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marowadoigowiegow lands the left hand.
Xyryx Ignacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignacio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marowadoigowiegow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marowadoigowiegow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marowadoigowiegow has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ignacio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marowadoigowiegow connects with a jab.
Marowadoigowiegow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ignacio misses with a two punch combination.
Marowadoigowiegow tests Ignacio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignacio throws a sloppy head kick and Marowadoigowiegow moves out of range easily.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a jab.
Marowadoigowiegow connects with a body shot.
Marowadoigowiegow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a two punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ignacio in his tracks.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Marowadoigowiegow both land. Nice combination.

Ignacio is rocked!
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a double jab.
Ignacio looks to throw the jab but Marowadoigowiegow is out of range.
Ignacio misses with a straight left.
Ignacio is breathing heavily.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a sloppy right hand. Ignacio should have avoided that one.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with a cross.
Marowadoigowiegow cracks Ignacio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ignacio misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Marowadoigowiegow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a series of strikes that have Ignacio backpedaling.
Oh Ignacio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Marowadoigowiegow clinches up with Ignacio and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with a right to the head.
Ignacio tries to break free but Marowadoigowiegow pushes him back against the cage.
Marowadoigowiegow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ignacio missing with knees to the body.
Ignacio is trying to drag Marowadoigowiegow to the mat but Marowadoigowiegow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignacio backwards.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a shoulder strike.
Ignacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marowadoigowiegow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Marowadoigowiegow - that landed with a thud.
Marowadoigowiegow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ignacio up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignacio backwards.
Marowadoigowiegow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marowadoigowiegow leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Marowadoigowiegow on the inside.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignacio seems to have got his legs back now.
Ignacio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marowadoigowiegow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marowadoigowiegow has Ignacio pressed against the cage.

Marowadoigowiegow manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Marowadoigowiegow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marowadoigowiegow is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ignacio throws a head kick but Marowadoigowiegow moves out of range.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Marowadoigowiegow finds it's target.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ignacio swings widly with a right hand
and Marowadoigowiegow counters with a nice body shot.
Ignacio walks into a stiff left hand from Marowadoigowiegow.
Nice cross by Marowadoigowiegow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Marowadoigowiegow catches Ignacio right on the button with a cross.
Marowadoigowiegow connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marowadoigowiegow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Marowadoigowiegow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ignacio doesn't seem phased though.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a series of wild punches.
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignacio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ignacio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignacio is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Marowadoigowiegow punishes Ignacio's body with a nice straight punch.
Marowadoigowiegow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marowadoigowiegow cracks Ignacio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marowadoigowiegow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ignacio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ignacio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marowadoigowiegow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marowadoigowiegow works on Ignacio's body with a couple of short punches.
Marowadoigowiegow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ignacio up against the cage.

Ignacio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ignacio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ignacio takes one to the side of the head.
Marowadoigowiegow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marowadoigowiegow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marowadoigowiegow 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.
Ignacio walks into a stiff left hand from Marowadoigowiegow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ignacio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Marowadoigowiegow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marowadoigowiegow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marowadoigowiegow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ignacio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignacio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marowadoigowiegow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignacio.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with a nice combination. Ignacio backs away looking to recover.
Ignacio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ignacio walks into a left hand.
Ignacio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ignacio moves forwards but Marowadoigowiegow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Marowadoigowiegow does no damage.
Ignacio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignacio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marowadoigowiegow fails to land with a series of punches.
Marowadoigowiegow works the jab nicely.
Marowadoigowiegow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marowadoigowiegow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marowadoigowiegow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marowadoigowiegow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ignacio on the side of the head.
Ignacio wants to clinch.
Marowadoigowiegow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Marowadoigowiegow as he connects with a hook.
Ignacio throws a hook to the side of Marowadoigowiegow's head but Marowadoigowiegow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignacio throws a sloppy head kick and Marowadoigowiegow moves out of range easily.
Xyryx Ignacio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ignacio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marowadoigowiegow to score with a decent uppercut.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marowadoigowiegow lands the left hand.
Ignacio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Ignacio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marowadoigowiegow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marowadoigowiegow digs a good hook to Ignacio's body.
Marowadoigowiegow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by Marowadoigowiegow - just one landing.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with a hook. Ignacio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignacio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Marowadoigowiegow. Beautiful body shot.
Ignacio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marowadoigowiegow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a body shot.
Ignacio walks into a stiff left hand from Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a lovely overhand right.
Marowadoigowiegow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marowadoigowiegow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marowadoigowiegow cracks Ignacio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marowadoigowiegow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ignacio throws out a loose jab but Marowadoigowiegow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marowadoigowiegow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marowadoigowiegow connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a really nice looking cross but Ignacio seems unphased.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignacio off the cage and back into range.
Marowadoigowiegow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ignacio back to the cage. Marowadoigowiegow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ignacio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marowadoigowiegow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ignacio throwing a counter right hand but Marowadoigowiegow manages to avoid it.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a nice shot to the body.
Marowadoigowiegow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignacio finds it's way round the side to connect with Marowadoigowiegow's head.
Ignacio tries to move into range but Marowadoigowiegow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marowadoigowiegow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ignacio back to the cage. Marowadoigowiegow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a jab.
Ignacio misses with a jab, cross combination.

Marowadoigowiegow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marowadoigowiegow stalling the fight.
Ignacio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marowadoigowiegow smiles and moves away.
Ignacio throws a hook but Marowadoigowiegow avoids it easily.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marowadoigowiegow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow slows down the pace here.
Marowadoigowiegow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Marowadoigowiegow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a hook.
Ignacio throws a lazy head kick
and Marowadoigowiegow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignacio takes one on the button.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marowadoigowiegow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marowadoigowiegow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left lands for Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Marowadoigowiegow thuds his right hand into Ignacio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignacio is looking to slow Marowadoigowiegow down with leg kicks.
Ignacio tries to clinch up.
Marowadoigowiegow blocks a head kick by Ignacio.
Despite the aggression on Marowadoigowiegow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Ignacio gets tackled into the cage by Marowadoigowiegow. Marowadoigowiegow maintains the clinch.

Ignacio manages to break the clinch.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ignacio on the side of the head.
Ignacio misses with a two punch combination.
Marowadoigowiegow is looking for the big counter here.
Marowadoigowiegow tests Ignacio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignacio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ignacio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marowadoigowiegow to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignacio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marowadoigowiegow to score with a decent uppercut.
Marowadoigowiegow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marowadoigowiegow dips to his left and cracks Ignacio with an uppercut!
Marowadoigowiegow lands a right hook to the body.
Marowadoigowiegow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ignacio's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Marowadoigowiegow coming out on top.
Marowadoigowiegow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ignacio's hands.
Marowadoigowiegow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marowadoigowiegow throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ignacio stumbling backwards into the cage! Ignacio bounces back off the cage towards Marowadoigowiegow, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Marowadoigowiegow lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Marowadoigowiegow celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow!