PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between TopOf FoodChain (ranked 2782 p4p, 309 weight class) and Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 2576 p4p, 290 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

FoodChain
vs
Marcelo

179 cm
26
164 lbs
6 - 7 - 1

175 cm
26
170 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FoodChain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
FoodChain misses with a looping right.
FoodChain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown but FoodChain shows good takedown defense.

Marcelo dives in and scores a takedown into FoodChain's guard.
Marcelo tries to free his leg and advance position but FoodChain is retaining full guard.
FoodChain is trying to control the position but Marcelo postures up.

FoodChain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
FoodChain wants to improve his position but instead Marcelo has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FoodChain is staying active underneath Marcelo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marcelo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marcelo pushes down on FoodChain's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo prevents FoodChain from standing back up.
FoodChain's coaches at RWB GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Marcelo seems to be working for a kimura but FoodChain defends the submission attempt.
FoodChain is trying to stand up here but Marcelo is controlling him well.
FoodChain is staying active underneath Marcelo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marcelo wants to free his trapped foot but FoodChain is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Marcelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but FoodChain sees it coming and defends easily.
FoodChain tries to roll over but Marcelo keeps him under control.

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.

FoodChain is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcelo.

FoodChain is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcelo.
FoodChain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marcelo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marcelo is trying to control. FoodChain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
FoodChain manages to get to full guard.
My spies in Gym inform me that Marcelo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

FoodChain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now FoodChain is on top in guard.

Marcelo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcelo controls FoodChain momentarily but FoodChain frees himself.
Marcelo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

FoodChain keeping full guard, as Marcelo tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo keeps trying to improve his position.
FoodChain is pulling down on Marcelo's head. It's preventing any offense from Marcelo, at least for the moment.
FoodChain trying to control the position.
Marcelo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marcelo trying to control the position from guard on top but FoodChain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marcelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. FoodChain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorginho Marcelo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

FoodChain staying out of range there.
FoodChain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcelo tries to clinch there but FoodChain circles away.
Marcelo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and FoodChain counters with a straight right hand.
FoodChain throws out a loose jab but Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcelo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from FoodChain.
Marcelo slips under a jab.
Donk. FoodChain catches Marcelo right on the button with a cross.
Marcelo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and FoodChain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcelo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
FoodChain throws out a loose jab but Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
FoodChain throws an overhand right that lands on Marcelo's shoulder, as Marcelo tries to avoid the shot.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcelo.
TopOf FoodChain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcelo lands a nice shot to the body.
FoodChain leaves Marcelo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
FoodChain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
TopOf FoodChain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.
FoodChain lands a jab to Marcelo's midsection.
Marcelo moves in looking to clinch but FoodChain pushes him off.
FoodChain scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - FoodChain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
FoodChain misses with a body shot.
A big right from FoodChain misses.
Marcelo tries to counter with a clinch but FoodChain shakes him off and moves away.

Marcelo rushes FoodChain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marcelo tries for a takedown. No joy.
FoodChain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
FoodChain lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo tries for a takedown but FoodChain manages to get underhooks.
Marcelo tries to break the clinch but FoodChain is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from FoodChain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FoodChain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcelo throws a punch but it's blocked by FoodChain.
Marcelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
FoodChain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcelo tries to land a knee to the head but FoodChain blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from FoodChain.
Marcelo looking for a takedown.
FoodChain scores with a nice hook to the head.
FoodChain has a couple of punches blocked by Marcelo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcelo.
FoodChain lands with a right to the head.
FoodChain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcelo can do to turn this around?
FoodChain gets underhooks to prevent Marcelo's takedown attempt.
FoodChain lands a hook to the side of the head.
FoodChain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
FoodChain lands a shoulder strike.

Marcelo jumps guard.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Marcelo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
FoodChain trying to control but Marcelo is working from the bottom.
Marcelo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Marcelo trying to control but FoodChain is working from the bottom.

FoodChain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marcelo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
FoodChain is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marcelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcelo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
FoodChain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
FoodChain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcelo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marcelo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marcelo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TopOf FoodChain dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marcelo is working for takedown but FoodChain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marcelo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. FoodChain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
TopOf FoodChain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
FoodChain working aggressively here.
FoodChain misses with a hook from the clinch.
FoodChain swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcelo.
FoodChain misses with a hook from the clinch.
FoodChain lands a nice uppercut.
Marcelo can't find room to land a body shot as FoodChain controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain lands a shoulder strike.
Marcelo blocks an uppercut.
A short right from FoodChain on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by FoodChain.
FoodChain misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcelo takes a shot to the head.
FoodChain swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by FoodChain as Marcelo tries to tie him up.
FoodChain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcelo works on FoodChain's body with a couple of short punches.
FoodChain throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcelo.
A head punch on the inside from FoodChain fails to land.
FoodChain throws a head punch that misses.
Marcelo tries to pull guard but FoodChain won't allow it.
TopOf FoodChain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.
FoodChain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Marcelo fails to land.
Marcelo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
FoodChain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Marcelo breaks from the clinch.

Marcelo darts in and clinches FoodChain up against the cage.
FoodChain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcelo misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcelo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Marcelo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
FoodChain throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcelo.
Marcelo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. FoodChain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
FoodChain lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from FoodChain on the inside.
FoodChain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcelo throws a punch but it's blocked by FoodChain.
FoodChain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marcelo is trying to break the clinch but FoodChain is controlling him.
Marcelo misses with a punch on the inside.
FoodChain misses with the head strike.
FoodChain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcelo blocking some punches.
FoodChain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
FoodChain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
Marcelo fails to pull guard.
Marcelo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcelo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
FoodChain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
FoodChain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
FoodChain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcelo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcelo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
FoodChain pushes Marcelo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
FoodChain lands an uppercut.
FoodChain scores with a shot to the side of Marcelo's head.
Marcelo blocking some punches.
Marcelo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FoodChain scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcelo tries to throw a body punch but FoodChain avoids it by throwing Marcelo back against the cage.
Marcelo tries for a takedown but FoodChain manages to get underhooks.
FoodChain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
FoodChain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marcelo is looking to break free of the clinch but FoodChain has double underhooks.
FoodChain is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from FoodChain on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcelo swings wildly with an uppercut but FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid it.
FoodChain blocks an uppercut.
FoodChain has a couple of punches blocked by Marcelo.
Marcelo blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcelo.
FoodChain throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcelo.
Marcelo throws a head punch that misses.
Marcelo is looking for a takedown.
FoodChain lands with a left to the head.
Marcelo is looking to take this one to the mat.
FoodChain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcelo working aggressively here.
FoodChain scores with a shot to the side of Marcelo's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, FoodChain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
FoodChain has a couple of punches blocked by Marcelo.
Marcelo misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
TopOf FoodChain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think FoodChain 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TopOf FoodChain!
During a confident post fight interview, TopOf FoodChain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.