PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marchrius Rossi (ranked 2957 p4p, 2877 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 302 p4p, 296 weight class). Rossi comes to the cage accompanied by Metal Slug Theme. Marchrius Rossi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rossi
vs
Skystalker

180 cm
39
160
23 - 17 - 1

165 cm
38
168
24 - 19 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skystalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skystalker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rossis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker is looking to land body kicks.
Skystalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skystalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skystalker looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skystalker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker lands a right hook to the body.
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skystalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but Skystalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skystalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skystalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skystalker with the counter takedown but Rossi avoids it easily.
Skystalker throws a nice head kick!
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Skystalker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Rossi.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Skystalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker walks into a left hand.
Skystalker throws a push kick but Rossi slaps the foot to one side.
Skystalker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skystalker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rossi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rossi connects with a looping right hand.
Rossi misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi scores with a punch to the head.
Skystalker moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi connects with a right hand. Skystalker shakes it off.
Skystalker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Rossi.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skystalker.
Skystalker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skystalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skystalker lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
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.

Rossi blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Skystalker shoots and misses
and Skystalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skystalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Skystalker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rossi has got the better of the exchanges.
Skystalker misses with a hook to the body
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Skystalker swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Skystalker throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker scores with a jab to the head.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skystalker throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Skystalker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab by Rossi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skystalker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Skystalker misses the body punch
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skystalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Rossi looks for the body kick but Skystalker saw that one coming.
Marchrius Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks Skystalker off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skystalker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Skystalker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Skystalker blocks a jab.
A low kick from Skystalker is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi tries to move into range but Skystalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skystalker with a poor takedown
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Skystalker fails with the takedown
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker motions for Rossi to come forward. Skystalker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi takes one to the chin there.
Skystalker connects with a body shot.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Rossi.
Skystalker slips under a jab.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker blocks a jab.
Skystalker lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Skystalker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skystalker.
Skystalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rossi misses with a hook

and Skystalker counters with a takedown into side control.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossi can't do much from the bottom here.
Skystalker trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Skystalker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rossi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi prevents Skystalker from improving position.
Rossi trying to remain calm as Skystalker controls from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rossi is looking for a sweep.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skystalker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skystalker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skystalker looks for a takedown but Rossi sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
That kick from Skystalker tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skystalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skystalker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rossi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice jab there from Rossi.
Skystalker goes for a double leg but Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rossi continues to drive forward.
Rossi lands with a shot to the body.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Skystalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker throws a body kick that misses.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Skystalker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skystalker throws a low kick but Rossi moves out of range easily.
Skystalker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marchrius Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crunch! Rossi slams his shin into Skystalker's torso.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
It looked like Rossi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rossi throws a head kick that half lands.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Rossi misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi blocks a low kick nicely.
Skystalker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossi. That did some damage!
Skystalker thows a leg kick but Rossi checks it
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Skystalker misses.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Rossi blocks the leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rossi lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marchrius Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marchrius Rossi!
Marchrius Rossi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.