PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caius Marius (ranked 1058 p4p, 606 weight class) and Charles Traynor (ranked 142 p4p, 87 weight class). Traynor has chosen Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne as his entrance music. Charles Traynor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Marius
vs
Traynor

183 cm
24
174
13 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
170
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Conviction
© Trap House

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caius Marius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Traynor!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Marius misses.

Traynor forces Marius back against the cage and clinches.
Marius lands a hook that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
Marius lands with a light punch inside.
Traynor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius throws a head punch that misses.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traynor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Traynor.
Marius blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Traynor.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius digs a right hand underneath Traynor's ribcage. Traynor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Traynor told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Traynor prevents a body shot from Marius.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Marius lands a shoulder strike.
Traynor blocks an uppercut.
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traynor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Marius.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traynor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Traynor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Traynor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius blocks the elbow strike.
Marius blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Marius as the two fighters clinch.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traynors head.
Marius manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage.
Traynor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
Traynor presses Marius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traynor's elbow.
Nice body punch from Traynor.
Traynor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Traynor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Traynor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marius is breathing heavily.
Traynor throws an elbow that misses.
Marius takes an elbow to the temple.
Marius blocks an elbow strike.
Traynor lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Traynor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor throws a head punch that misses.
Marius blocks a body shot from Traynor.
A right hook to the body lands for Traynor.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Traynor blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marius is working Traynor over against the cage.
Marius lands a left hand.
Marius lands a body punch.
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traynor's elbow.
Traynor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Marius blocks a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor lands an elbow inside.
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Traynor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marius walks into a left hand.
Marius slips a jab and a cross from Traynor.
A right-left combo lands from Traynor.
Traynor tries to clinch but Marius is having none of it.
Traynor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traynor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marius keeps the fight on the outside.
Marius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Traynor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marius throws out the jab.
It seemed like Traynor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Marius's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traynor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Marius counters by clinching up.
Traynor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mariuss head.
Marius lands a body shot.
Traynor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marius digs a right hand underneath Traynor's ribcage. Traynor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Charles Traynor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Traynor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius blocks a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marius lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Traynor.
Marius has a couple of punches blocked by Traynor.
Traynor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius blocks an elbow strike from Traynor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Traynor lands a body shot.
Marius lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traynor tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Marius prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traynor is leaning against Marius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius pushes Traynor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius taking a breather.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marius.
Good body shot from Traynor.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traynor or not.
A right hand to the body from Traynor.
Marius cracks Traynor with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Traynor.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Marius.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius working aggressively here.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor prevents a body shot from Marius.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Traynor throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius.
Traynor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marius's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traynor pushes Marius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Traynor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marius avoids the elbow strike from Traynor, against the cage.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius misses with some punches.
Marius lands a shot to the body.
Traynor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Traynor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Traynor throws a sloppy body shot

and Marius counters by clinching up.
Marius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marius.
Marius throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Marius.
A short right from Marius on the inside.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Marius prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Traynor.
Traynor throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traynor prevents a body shot from Marius.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Marius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traynors head.
Marius scores with a hook to the body.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Marius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Marius.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marius.
Marius tries a body shot but Traynor blocks it.
Marius scores with a shoulder strike.
Marius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Marius misses with some punches.
Marius blocks a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Marius dodges an elbow strike from Traynor.
Marius pushes Traynor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marius dodges an elbow strike from Traynor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marius.
Marius cracks Traynor with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Traynor.
Traynor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caius Marius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traynor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traynor digs a right hand into Marius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marius's gas tank.
Traynor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marius scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Marius.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Traynor is rocked!
Marius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traynor is still on wobbly legs! Can Marius finish him?
Marius lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Traynor to his knees! Marius keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Marius!