PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Jose (ranked 5346 p4p, 5581 weight class) and Moses Marauder (ranked 237 p4p, 241 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jose
vs
Marauder

192 cm
18
280
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
300
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaxson Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Moses Marauder!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jose is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marauder's half guard.

Jose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Marauder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Marauder has eaten all the pies!
Jose is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Jose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jose blocks the strikes from Marauder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marauder tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marauder actively working from the bottom here.

Jose is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marauder defends it well.

Jose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marauder is pressing down on Jose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Marauder working for a triangle but Jose defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marauder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

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.

Marauder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jose has gone for a leg lock! Marauder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jose's guard.

Marauder throws a big elbow that misses.

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

Jose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marauder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marauder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marauder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marauder throws a strike but Jose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Marauder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marauder throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Marauder has a closed guard, preventing Jose from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marauder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jose wants to stand but Marauder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Marauder looking for a guillotine here but Jose defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxson Jose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Marauder leaves Jose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marauder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jose counters with a one-two to the body.
Marauder tries for a takedown but Jose circles away easily
and Jose counters with a head kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marauder.
Jose parries the strikes from Marauder easily there. Marauder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jose to escape.
Marauder working the head and body with strikes.
Marauder throwing strikes but Jose manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jose wants to stand but Marauder is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marauder throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jose passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marauder!
Marauder sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Jose is working for a submission of some sort.

Marauder looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Jose is trying to work for a kimura but Marauder is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marauder actively working from the bottom here.

Jose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marauder is just riding it out for now. Jose eventually gives up the hold.
Marauder flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marauder misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Marauder looking for submissions off his back.

Marauder has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jose escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jose!
Jose blocks the strikes from Marauder.
Jaxson Jose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marauder wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Jose has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

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.
Marauder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaxson Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Marauder.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jose is defended easily by Marauder.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marauder.

Jose gets a takedown into half guard.

Jose is trying to work for a kimura but Marauder is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxson Jose dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Marauder fails with the takedown
and Jose counters with a nice uppercut.
Moses Marauder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jose.
Marauder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Marauder tries to sprawl but Jose drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Jose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marauder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marauder sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marauder actively working from the bottom here.
Jose blocks the strikes from Marauder.
Marauder missing with punches from the bottom.

Jose seems to be looking for submissions.

Jose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.

Marauder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marauder sees it coming and defends easily.
Marauder tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Marauder looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jose pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jose has control of Marauder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marauder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jose blocks Marauder's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Marauder swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Marauder can't escape the position.
Marauder throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Jose is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marauder has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marauder!

Jose looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marauder has picked Jose up and slammed him! Jose can't keep hold of the triangle and Marauder manages to pass to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Marauder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jose is looking to reverse the position.
Jose is trying to get back to his feet.
Marauder in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Marauder swings around for an armbar but Jose sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marauder's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Marauder has an active guard here but Jose has managed to pass into half guard.
Marauder tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxson Jose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jose 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 William Gold scores the fight for Jaxson Jose!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jaxson Jose!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jaxson Jose!

Jaxson Jose wins by unanimous decision!