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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tolgot Tochukwu (ranked 757 p4p, 352 weight class) and Marlon Myers (ranked 72 p4p, 33 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tolgot Tochukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Myers!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tochukwu misses with a hook to the body
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tochukwu tries to close the distance and clinch but Myers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tochukwu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Tochukwu doesn't manage to clinch there - Myers circles away.
Myers cracks a nice hook into Tochukwu's ribs.
Tochukwu tries to clinch but Myers moves out of range.
Myers throws a nice looking combination but Tochukwu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tochukwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myers misses with a body punch.
Tochukwu drags the fight down to the ground.
Myers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tochukwu tries to close the distance and clinch but Myers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tochukwu misses with a hook.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tochukwu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tochukwu throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Tochukwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Tochukwu with a nice cross.
Myers with the inside leg kick.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Tochukwu moved out of range nicely.
Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Tochukwu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tochukwu.
Tochukwu dodges an elbow strike from Myers.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Myers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tochukwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tochukwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myers is working Tochukwu over against the cage.
Myers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tochukwu dodges an elbow strike from Myers.
A left hand lands to the body for Tochukwu.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Tochukwu.
Myers misses with a punch on the inside.
Tochukwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu tries to pull guard but Myers holds him up against the cage and eventually Tochukwu drops back down to his feet.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Tochukwu avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tochukwu.
Tochukwu digs a right hand into Myers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myers's gas tank.
Myers misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Tochukwu pushes Myers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers misses with an elbow strike.
Myers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myers throws an elbow that misses.
Myers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Myers.
Tochukwu misses with a punch to the body.
Myers lands an elbow inside that Tochukwu shrugs off.
Tochukwu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Tochukwu avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Myers.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myers blocks a body shot from Tochukwu.
Myers misses with an elbow strike.
Myers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tochukwu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tolgot Tochukwu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tochukwu's elbow.
Tochukwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tochukwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers lands a left hand.
Tochukwu tries to pull guard but Myers won't allow it.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tochukwu lands an uppercut.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Tochukwu controls his hands.
Tochukwu jumps guard.
Tochukwu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Myers stands up from Tochukwu's guard - Myers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu throws a right hand that Myers ducks under and follows up with a left that Myers also avoids with ease.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tochukwu misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Tochukwu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tochukwu misses with a jab to the body
and Myers counters with a nice leg kick.
Myers ducks right into an uppercut from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Tochukwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myers keeps the fight on the outside.
Tochukwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Tochukwu slips a jab from Myers.
A jab from Tochukwu misses.
Tochukwu moves in looking to clinch but Myers pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marlon Myers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tochukwu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Myers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tochukwu.
Myers throws the kick towards the body but Tochukwu avoids it.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tochukwu.
Marlon Myers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Tochukwu ducks down to avoid it.
Tochukwu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Myers.
Tochukwu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tochukwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tochukwu moves away from the strike by Myers.
Tochukwu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tochukwu doesn't manage to clinch there - Myers circles away.
Tochukwu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tochukwu throws a series of punches but Myers moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Myers.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tochukwu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Myers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Myers.
Tochukwu lands a jab to Myers's midsection.
Tochukwu clinches up against the cage.
Myers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tochukwu's defenses.
Tochukwu jumps guard but Myers stands there with Tochukwu around his waist. Tochukwu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tochukwu tries to pull guard but Myers won't allow it.
Tochukwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tochukwu successfully pulls guard.
Tochukwu managing to control the position.
Myers tries to stand but Tochukwu is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers gets to his feet. Tochukwu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A swing and a miss from Myers.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu tries to clinch but Myers is having none of it.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Tochukwu ducks down to avoid it.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tochukwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Myers misses.
Good exchange - Tochukwu coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Tochukwu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myers throws a solid leg kick but Tochukwu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Myers.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Myers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myers misses with a body kick.
As Myers tries to get set, Tochukwu tries to push him back and clinch up but Myers manages to avoid the attempt.
Tochukwu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tochukwu tries to clinch but Myers moves out of range.
Tochukwu moves in looking to clinch but Myers pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Myers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers jabs Tochukwu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Myers misses with a kick to the body.
Tochukwu misses with a hook
and Tochukwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tochukwu moves out of range of the strikes.
Tochukwu throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Tochukwu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Myers counters with a series of strikes. Tochukwu will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Myers keeps the fight on the outside.
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Tochukwu's shoulder, as Tochukwu tries to avoid the shot.
As Myers tries to get set, Tochukwu tries to push him back and clinch up but Myers manages to avoid the attempt.
Myers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Tochukwu misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tochukwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Myers.
Tochukwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Myers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tochukwu. That did some damage!
Myers drops his hands momentarily and Tochukwu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tochukwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tochukwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Tochukwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Myers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tochukwu is out of range and Myers settles back down.
Tochukwu moves in looking to clinch but Myers pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tochukwu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tochukwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Myers flicks out a counter leg kick but Tochukwu steps away.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers throws out a powerful jab.
Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Tochukwu counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Myers. That's going to slow Tochukwu down.
Tochukwu closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Tochukwu blocks the leg kick.
Tochukwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tochukwu lands a jab to the nose.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tochukwu tries to clinch but Myers moves away
and Myers counters with a three punch combo that has Tochukwu backing up. Tochukwu nods at Myers to acknowledge the strikes.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tolgot Tochukwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers throws a lazy right hand but Tochukwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers throws a leg kick but Tochukwu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tochukwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tochukwu tries to clinch
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tochukwu ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Tochukwu tries to clinch but Myers is having none of it.
Myers throws a big counter head kick but Tochukwu avoids it with no problem.
Tochukwu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick from Myers, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tochukwu misses with a hook.
Myers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice cross by Tochukwu.
Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tochukwu counter with a right hand.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Tochukwu ducks down to avoid it.
Tochukwu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tochukwu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
Tochukwu misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
Myers throws a chopping leg kick but Tochukwu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Myers throws out a leg kick but Tochukwu moves out of range and Myers only half commits.
Tochukwu throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Tochukwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tochukwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tochukwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tochukwu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myers walks away with a smile on his face. Tochukwu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A low kick lands for Myers.
Tochukwu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myers can pounce on him.
Myers swats away the attempt to clinch by Tochukwu.
Marlon Myers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a jab when Tochukwu was well out of range.
Tochukwu misses with a looping left.
Myers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Myers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Marlon Myers has been cut.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers looks to land a left hand but Tochukwu moved out of range nicely.
Myers jabs at Tochukwu's body.
Myers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Myers is rocked!
Tochukwu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myers.
Myers is still on wobbly legs! Can Tochukwu finish him?
Myers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Myers.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Myers. Tochukwu shrugs it off though.
Myers seems to have recovered his senses.
Myers throws out a loose jab but Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers throws a front kick that sends Tochukwu stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Myers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Myers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Myers!
An out of breath Marlon Myers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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