PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Che Satomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Satomi's choice of entrance music: Bad Boys. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marciano
vs
Satomi

180 cm
23
180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
179 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Bushido Clothing

Convicted
Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Che Satomi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Satomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Satomi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Satomi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Satomi tries to clinch there but Marciano circles away.
Satomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Marciano.
Marciano swinging wilding here.
Marciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano throws a series of punches but Satomi moves out of range.
Marciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano slips under a jab.
No joy there for Marciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Satomi fails with the takedown.
Frank Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Che Satomi.
Satomi thows a body shot but no joy.
Satomi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano's waist but Marciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Satomi off to one side.
Marciano lands a head kick that stumbles Satomi and the fighters go to the mat.

It looks like Che Satomi has been cut.

Satomi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Satomi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Satomi is looking to sweep but instead, Marciano has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satomi tries to get to full guard but Marciano has control of the leg.
Satomi wants to control but Marciano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Satomi is holding on to half guard well.

Satomi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Marciano pulls his head out easily.
Satomi looks gassed!
Marciano wants to stand up but Satomi is controlling the position.
Satomi is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Satomi fails with a takedown attempt.
Marciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marciano scores with a jab to the head.
Frank Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano looks for the body kick but Satomi saw that one coming.
A head kick from Marciano lands but Satomi takes it in his stride.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Satomi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satomi avoids the head kick by Marciano.
Marciano misses the body punch
and Satomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Satomi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Marciano is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Satomi.
Satomi ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Satomi fails with an attempt to clinch.

Satomi clinches up against the cage.
Satomi wants a takedown.
Satomi fails to pull guard.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Satomi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marciano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Satomi has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano wants to break free but Satomi has control.
Satomi looking for a takedown.
Marciano is looking to break free of the clinch but Satomi has double underhooks.
Marciano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Satomi has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano tries to break the clinch but Satomi is controlling the position.
Marciano pushes Satomi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Marciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Che Satomi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Satomi rushes Marciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Satomi drags the fight down to the ground.
Satomi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Satomi has his foot on Marciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marciano works his way back into a safe position though.
Satomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Satomi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Satomi is working for a guillotine from mount but Marciano frees his head quite easily.
Satomi is breathing heavily.
Marciano tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Satomi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marciano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marciano and Satomi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Satomi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Satomi working away.

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.
Marciano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Marciano prevents Satomi from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Satomi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marciano will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Satomi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Satomi on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satomi wants to control but Marciano is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Satomi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well.
Satomi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Marciano!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marciano tries to hold on but Satomi pushes him away.
Satomi content just to control the position here.

Satomi looking to secure an arm triangle but Marciano defends it well.

Satomi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marciano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Satomi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Che Satomi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Che Satomi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Satomi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marciano as he jumps to the side.
Satomi shoots in looking for a takedown. Marciano tries to sprawl out of it but Satomi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Satomi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marciano is fending him off so far but Satomi persists. Nope, Marciano circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Che Satomi.
Marciano misses with a hook. Satomi ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Satomi.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano misses with a takedown

and Satomi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satomi wants to take a breather but Marciano is having none of it.

Satomi is trying to work for a kimura but Marciano is defending well.
Marciano trying to control from the bottom.
Marciano controlling the position for now.

Satomi seems to be working for a kimura but Marciano defends the submission attempt.

Satomi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Marciano still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Marciano has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Satomi is looking for a sweep.
Satomi is not content to let Marciano control the position.
Satomi sneaks back into half guard.
Marciano is pressing down on Satomi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Satomi is holding on for now.
Satomi wants to control but Marciano is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Satomi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Marciano. Oh but Satomi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Marciano goes limp - he's gone! Satomi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Che Satomi!