PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatak Marines (ranked 7263 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Just Fight And Win (ranked 3835 p4p, 0 weight class). I Just Fight And Win has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marines
vs
Just Fight And Win

183 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 6 - 3

185 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

One stop shop

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 - 6 - 3, fighting out of New York, Tatak Marines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, I Just Fight And Win!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fight And Win scores with a takedown into Marines's guard.

Marines has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fight And Win has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marines is pressed up against the cage. Fight And Win has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marines down to the mat. Marines avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fight And Win shoots for a double leg takedown but Marines sprawls well. He's pushed Fight And Win's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Fight And Win shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Marines manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fight And Win shoots in but no luck this time.
As Fight And Win looks to move away, Marines throws a big counter combo but Fight And Win just gets out of the way.
Tatak Marines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Just Fight And Win.
Marines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marines wants it to stay on the feet.
Fight And Win fails with the takedown
and Marines counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fight And Win thinking.
Fight And Win looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fight And Win.
Marines thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fight And Win.
Fight And Win shoots in looking for a takedown. Marines tries to sprawl out of it but Fight And Win keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marines manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fight And Win closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marines circles away.
Fight And Win shoots and misses
and Marines connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marines misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fight And Win shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marines but Marines pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fight And Win keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marines shoots in but Fight And Win avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fight And Win tries for a takedown but Marines circles away easily
and Marines makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fight And Win really felt that one!
Marines changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fight And Win tries to avoid it but Marines manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fight And Win to the ground. Fight And Win escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fight And Win gets a takedown into half guard.
Fight And Win misses with a head shot. Marines uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fight And Win throws a strike but Marines rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marines stands up from Fight And Win's guard - Marines perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fight And Win doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marines counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fight And Win with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marines makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fight And Win.
Marines is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fight And Win darts in looking for a takedown but Marines gets double underhooks and turns Fight And Win into the cage.
It looked like Marines was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fight And Win.
Marines fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marines changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fight And Win tries to avoid it but Marines manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fight And Win to the ground. Fight And Win escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fight And Win closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marines quickly recovers to half guard.
Fight And Win stops Marines from getting back to his feet.
Marines is doing well to control the position and prevent Fight And Win from advancing to side control.
Fight And Win looks to land a strike but Marines avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fight And Win with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Marines wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fight And Win shoots and misses
and Marines counters with a left and a right that stings Fight And Win.
Fight And Win keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatak Marines dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fight And Win doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marines counters with a nice body shot.
Fight And Win fails with a takedown attempt.
Marines jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fight And Win shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marines as he avoids it easily.
Tatak Marines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Just Fight And Win.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fight And Win.
Marines thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marines fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fight And Win shoots for a double leg takedown but Marines sprawls well. He's pushed Fight And Win's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fight And Win is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marines.
Fight And Win unleashes a big counter combination but Marines bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marines drives through with a takedown into Fight And Win's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fight And Win wants to get back to his feet but Marines passes into half guard.

Marines postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fight And Win to stand up.
Marines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fight And Win.
Marines is looking to counter punch.
I Just Fight And Win seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fight And Win shoots in for a takedown but Marines shows good takedown defense.
Marines keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marines feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marines moves into range and clinches up with Fight And Win.
Marines tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fight And Win's elbow.
Good body shot from Marines.
Fight And Win is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marines gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marines tries to work over Fight And Win's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fight And Win can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Marines - that landed with a thud.
Fight And Win tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marines lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marines tries to throw a body punch but Fight And Win avoids it by throwing Marines back against the cage.
Fight And Win goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marines prevents it.

Marines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fight And Win shoots in for a takedown but Marines shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Marines was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fight And Win looks for a takedown but Marines sprawls well.
Marines shoots in and drives through. Fight And Win sprawls well.
Marines fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
I Just Fight And Win is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fight And Win tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marines sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fight And Win somewhat.
Marines is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fight And Win sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marines misses with a takedown attempt - Fight And Win sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fight And Win shoots in looking for a takedown but Marines manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fight And Win's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fight And Win doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marines counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marines.
Fight And Win shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marines defends it nicely.
Marines appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatak Marines dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Marines darts in looking for a takedown but Fight And Win gets double underhooks and turns Marines into the cage.
Fight And Win shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marines pinned against the cage. Marines gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fight And Win misses with a takedown attempt - Marines sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marines swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marines will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fight And Win fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Marines misses its target.
Tatak Marines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Just Fight And Win.
Fight And Win takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fight And Win misses with a takedown attempt - Marines sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marines swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marines is looking to wear down Fight And Win with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fight And Win is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marines sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight And Win dives in for a single leg takedown but Marines sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Marines on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marines fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marines changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fight And Win tries to avoid it but Marines manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fight And Win to the ground. Fight And Win escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fight And Win is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Fight And Win shoots in and bounces Marines off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Marines pushes Fight And Win off and gets back to his feet.
Fight And Win gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marines counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Marines as Fight And Win shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fight And Win has a takedown stuffed.
Marines fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fight And Win avoids it really well and circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fight And Win with a poor takedown
and Marines counters with a nice body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marines.
Marines trying to control the position but Fight And Win is working away.
The referee asks Marines politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marines prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marines's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Marines stands up and beckons Fight And Win to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fight And Win is defended easily by Marines.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Marines closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marines scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tatak Marines is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marines trying to control from half guard but Fight And Win is working away.
Marines working over Fight And Win with some ground and pound. Fight And Win looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tatak Marines showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marines 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatak Marines!