PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Maracic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Eighteen
vs
Maracic

185 cm
24
195 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

177 cm
29
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Eighteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Maracic!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Eighteen coming out on top.
Maracic moves out of range as Eighteen throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eighteen, right into the meat.
Maracic fails with a takedown attempt.
Eighteen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maracic is defended easily by Eighteen.
Eighteen lands with a shot to the body.
Maracic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maracic moves out of range of the body kick from Eighteen.
Maracic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maracic takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Joe Maracic has been cut.
Eighteen throws a leg kick

and Maracic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eighteen won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eighteen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maracic.
Maracic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Eighteen some visible discomfort.
Eighteen is not content to let Maracic control the position.

Maracic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eighteen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maracic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Maracic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eighteen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eighteen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maracic.
Eighteen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maracic seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maracic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Maracic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maracic is just content to waste time from the top position. Eighteen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maracic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eighteen dives on top into guard.
Eighteen won't allow Maracic to get back to his feet.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Maracic keeps moving.
Eighteen is pushing down on Maracic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maracic is fighting to maintain full guard but Eighteen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maracic wants to improve his position but Eighteen is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Maracic actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dave Eighteen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Maracic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Eighteen has Maracic up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eighteen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eighteen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maracic backwards.
Still in the clinch, Eighteen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eighteen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maracic.
Eighteen lands a nice shot to the body.
Eighteen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eighteen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eighteen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eighteen prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen lands with a left to the head.
Eighteen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eighteen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maracic.
Maracic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eighteen is defending well.
Dave Eighteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Maracic.
Eighteen digs a right hand into Maracic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maracic's gas tank.
Eighteen slowing the pace effectively.
Maracic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eighteen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eighteen stops a takedown attempt from Maracic.
Maracic is breathing heavily.
Eighteen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Eighteen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maracic wants a takedown but no success here.
Maracic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eighteen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eighteen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maracic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eighteen scoring well with a low kick there.
Maracic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eighteen but Eighteen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maracic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eighteen.
Maracic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eighteen.
Maracic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Eighteen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maracic under the eye.
Eighteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maracic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eighteen can pounce on him.
Maracic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eighteen stuns Maracic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eighteen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maracic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eighteen throws a shot to the body.

Eighteen has Maracic up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eighteen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Eighteen.
Nice body punch from Eighteen - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen stalling the fight.
Eighteen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eighteen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eighteen has Maracic pressed against the cage.
Dave Eighteen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eighteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maracic controls his hands.
Maracic is trying to drag Eighteen to the mat but Eighteen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eighteen digs a right hand into Maracic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maracic's gas tank.
Good body shot from Eighteen.
A short body shot lands from Eighteen as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Eighteen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eighteen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maracic backwards.
Eighteen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maracic backwards.
Maracic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eighteen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eighteen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maracic will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Eighteen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Maracic's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Eighteen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eighteen is pressed up against the cage. Maracic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eighteen down to the mat. Eighteen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eighteen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maracic looks for a takedown but Eighteen sprawls well.
Eighteen tries to close the distance and clinch but Maracic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dave Eighteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Maracic blocks the low kick.
Maracic blocks the body kick.
Eighteen scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eighteen.
Maracic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eighteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maracic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maracic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eighteen.
Eighteen throws a sloppy head kick and Maracic moves out of range easily.
Eighteen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maracic avoids the body shot from Eighteen.
Eighteen is looking to land body kicks.
Dave Eighteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eighteen tries a head kick but it misses.
Maracic shoots and misses
and Eighteen counters with a head kick.
Dave Eighteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Maracic.
Eighteen throws a front kick that sends Maracic stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eighteen.
Eighteen chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maracic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eighteen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maracic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eighteen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maracic momentarily.
Maracic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eighteen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maracic's sensitive parts.
Eighteen connects with a high kick.
Eighteen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eighteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maracic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eighteen drives through and clinches with Maracic against the cage.
Maracic tries to score a body lock takedown but Eighteen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eighteen is leaning against Maracic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eighteen.
A right handed body shot lands from Eighteen.
Eighteen lands a nice uppercut.
Eighteen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joe Maracic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eighteen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maracic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eighteen.
Eighteen is leaning against Maracic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eighteen is leaning against Maracic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eighteen works on Maracic's body with a couple of short punches.
Eighteen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eighteen lands a left hand.

That has opened up Joe Maracic's cut even more.
Eighteen lands a shot to the body.
Dave Eighteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eighteen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eighteen is leaning against Maracic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eighteen stalling in the clinch.

Maracic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Eighteen is trying to keep an underhook but Maracic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Eighteen manages to get to full guard.
Eighteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maracic can do to turn this around?

Maracic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eighteen dives on top into guard.
Eighteen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Maracic keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Eighteen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eighteen, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

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