PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Marley (ranked 5962 p4p, 25032 weight class) and Dakota Thibodeaux Jr (ranked 634 p4p, 695 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOFu6b3w6c0. Dakota Thibodeaux Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Marley
vs
Thibodeaux Jr

199 cm
22
195
0 - 3 - 0

197 cm
19
214
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roberto Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marley's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Thibodeaux Jr lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux Jr.
Marley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marley takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a head kick. Marley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Marley off balance momentarily.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thibodeaux Jr!
Thibodeaux Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Marley takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux Jr.
Marley tried to counter with a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr avoided it.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a head kick!
Thibodeaux Jr lands a head kick. Marley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thibodeaux Jr scores with a push kick.
Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that Marley semi-blocks.
Marley avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux Jr.
Marley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thibodeaux Jr manages to circle out of the way.
We've been informed that Thibodeaux Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marley's head.
Thibodeaux Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marley on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr misses with a head kick.
Marley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a nice head kick!
Thibodeaux Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Marley takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Thibodeaux Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thibodeaux Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a nice head kick!
Thibodeaux Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thibodeaux Jr. That one must have hurt.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marley takes a step back to recover.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a head kick. Marley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Marley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thibodeaux Jr lands a head kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a head kick!
Marley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Thibodeaux Jr slams his shin into Marley's torso.
Marley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marley's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux Jr scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Thibodeaux Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thibodeaux Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Marley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux Jr. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux Jr misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley walks into a jab.
Marley blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux Jr.
Marley tries to counter with a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr is quick to defend against it.
Marley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thibodeaux Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a head kick. Marley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thibodeaux Jr punishes Marley's body with a nice straight punch.
Marley takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr scores with a head kick.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marley takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that Marley semi-blocks.
Thibodeaux Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thibodeaux Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Thibodeaux Jr!
The defeated Roberto Marley had this to say: 'Let's smoke some ganja maaan'.