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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Beckwith (ranked 1353 p4p, 856 weight class) and Marski Martola (ranked 137 p4p, 88 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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20 - 14 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudy Beckwith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marski Martola!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martola connects with a crisp jab.
Beckwith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martola's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith passes Martola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martola is looking to improve his position.
Beckwith is trying to control the action in half guard but Martola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martola wants to get back to full guard.
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martola is defending against the submission attempts here by Beckwith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith is trying to control the action in half guard but Martola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martola manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckwith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beckwith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beckwith, into his guard.
Beckwith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martola is on top in guard.
Martola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckwith is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith is looking for a triangle but Martola pushes his legs off easily.
Beckwith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beckwith is trying to get back to full guard.
Beckwith wants to control but Martola is keeping busy.
Beckwith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martola is taking a breather. Beckwith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beckwith is not content to let Martola control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beckwith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beckwith is on top in guard.
Martola keeping full guard, as Beckwith tries to pass.
Beckwith is working hard here to advance position.
Martola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Martola is retaining full guard.
Beckwith trying to control but Martola is working from the bottom.
Beckwith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martola keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully.
Beckwith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beckwith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martola is looking for a triangle but Beckwith pushes his legs off easily.
Martola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Beckwith advances position into side control!
Beckwith tries for a kimura but Martola is defending well.
Beckwith is trying to get an arm triangle but Martola is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martola is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Beckwith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Beckwith looking to score a takedown here. Martola is defending well but Beckwith drives through and ends up in Martola's guard.
Beckwith pushing down on Martola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beckwith is looking to take a break and control but Martola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martola manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith wants to control from the top but Martola keeps moving.
Beckwith stopping the sweep attempt from Martola.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but Martola is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith forces his way into half guard.
Martola tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beckwith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beckwith seems to be looking for submissions.
Beckwith trying to control from Martola's half guard. Martola has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beckwith is pushing down on Martola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martola is fighting to maintain full guard but Beckwith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beckwith is trying to control. Martola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martola manages to get to full guard.
Martola wants to sweep here but Beckwith controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martola keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully.
Beckwith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martola manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beckwith has Martola in his guard.
Beckwith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beckwith wants to sweep here but Martola controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martola trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckwith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martola looking to pass the guard.
Beckwith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Martola chips away with some ground and pound.
Martola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four 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.
Beckwith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martola manages to get himself to full guard.
Beckwith looking to sit in guard and control but Martola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beckwith trying to keep a closed guard but Martola is proving a slippery customer.
Martola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beckwith's head.
Beckwith keeping full guard, as Martola tries to pass.
Beckwith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martola trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckwith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beckwith wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Rudy Beckwith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beckwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Martola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beckwith doesn't seem phased though.
Rudy Beckwith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beckwith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Martola works the jab nicely.
Martola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckwith.
Beckwith looks for a takedown but Martola sprawls well.
Martola jabs at Beckwith's body.
Beckwith drives through with a takedown into Martola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beckwith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Beckwith looking to sit in guard and control but Martola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckwith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beckwith controlling Martola's posture.
Martola trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckwith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martola postures up.
Martola lands a couple of elbows.
Beckwith controls Martola momentarily but Martola frees himself.
Beckwith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beckwith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martola's guard.
Beckwith stopping the sweep attempt from Martola.
Martola keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully.
Martola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beckwith is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu inform us that Martola has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Beckwith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marski Martola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martola is not content to let Beckwith control the position.
Beckwith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Martola is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Martola's face as Beckwith controls the position.
Martola is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith trying to control the position but Martola is working away.
Martola tries to bench press Beckwith off him but Beckwith keeps the position.
Beckwith is staying tight to Martola's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Martola is looking for a sweep.
Beckwith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beckwith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Martola is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckwith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rudy Beckwith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beckwith, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Beckwith!
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FIGHT
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