PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garrett gleason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Marshall Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gleason comes to the cage accompanied by beat it. Dan Marshall Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

gleason
vs
Marshall Jr

175 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garrett gleason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Marshall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gleason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
gleason shoots in but no luck this time.
Marshall Jr lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Garrett gleason has been cut.
gleason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett gleason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
gleason is breathing heavily.

Marshall Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
gleason tries to get to full guard but Marshall Jr has control of the leg.
Marshall Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
gleason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gleason could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Marshall Jr is looking for a kimura but gleason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marshall Jr to get the leverage.
Marshall Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marshall Jr throwing shots but gleason is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
gleason trying to control but Marshall Jr postures up.
gleason tries to roll over but Marshall Jr keeps him under control.
Marshall Jr is keen to just control but gleason is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gleason wants to control but Marshall Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick by gleason misses

and Marshall Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
gleason gets full guard.
Marshall Jr stopping the sweep attempt from gleason.
Marshall Jr is looking to advance position but gleason has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
gleason wants to control the pace but Marshall Jr is squirming around nicely.
gleason is really struggling to control Marshall Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Marshall Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garrett gleason's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Marshall Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from gleason. gleason gets slowly back to his feet.
gleason shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
gleason tries for a takedown but Marshall Jr circles away easily

and Marshall Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett gleason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
gleason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gleason is looking for a sweep. Marshall Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
gleason trying to control here.
gleason wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. gleason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marshall Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed gleason's head.
Marshall Jr wants to free his trapped foot but gleason is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
gleason throws a sloppy head kick

and Marshall Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
gleason wants to improve his position but Marshall Jr is controlling well.
Marshall Jr stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Marshall Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are battling for position here. gleason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now gleason is on top in guard.
gleason wants to control from the top but Marshall Jr keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Marshall Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garrett gleason's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

gleason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marshall Jr is fending him off so far but gleason persists. Nope, Marshall Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
gleason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshall Jr circles away.
gleason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Marshall Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in gleason's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett gleason. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Marshall Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! gleason is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marshall Jr, into his guard.
Marshall Jr managing to control the position.
gleason trying to control but Marshall Jr is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Jr has gleason pulled in close to control his posture.
gleason wants to control from the top but Marshall Jr keeps moving.
Marshall Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as gleason controls the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Garrett gleason just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A head kick by gleason misses

and Marshall Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
gleason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marshall Jr smiles and moves away.
gleason with a poor takedown

and Marshall Jr counters with a shoot takedown. gleason fights it but they end up in guard.
Marshall Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
gleason wants to sweep here but Marshall Jr controlling him for the moment.
Marshall Jr looking to sit in guard and control but gleason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gleason trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garrett gleason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
gleason with a poor takedown

and Marshall Jr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in gleason's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Jr wanted to stand there but gleason had control of the position.
gleason is trying to keep Marshall Jr in close.
Marshall Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dan Marshall Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
gleason 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Marshall Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Marshall Jr!