PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahzek Ahiriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahiriman has chosen The Exiled as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marcus
vs
Ahiriman

180 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
26
182 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahzek Ahiriman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marcus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahiriman was covering up waiting for the punch and Marcus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ahiriman controlling the position.
Marcus is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahiriman has wrist control.
Marcus throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Ahiriman keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcus wants to pass the guard but Ahiriman is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus trying to control but Ahiriman is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahiriman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Ahiriman.
Ahzek Ahiriman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahiriman pinned against the cage. Ahiriman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcus closes the distance and clinches up with Ahiriman, looking for a takedown. Marcus pushes Ahiriman against the cage but Ahiriman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Ahiriman misses.
Ahiriman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good shot there by Ahiriman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahiriman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahiriman lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahiriman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahiriman lands with an overhand left.
Ahiriman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus misses with a takedown
and Ahiriman counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Marcus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marcus tries for a takedown but Ahiriman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ahiriman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahiriman tests Marcus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahiriman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus tries to counter with a takedown but Ahiriman is quick to defend against it.

Marcus gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marcus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Marcus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahiriman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marcus's guard! Nice work there by Ahiriman!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahiriman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marcus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahiriman's guard.

Marcus trying to control but Ahiriman is working from the bottom.
Ahiriman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahzek Ahiriman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Marcus avoids the body shot from Ahiriman.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahiriman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marcus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahiriman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Marcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcus wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahiriman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marcus tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahiriman stops a takedown attempt from Marcus.
Ahiriman lands with a light punch inside.
Marcus tries for a takedown. No joy.

Marcus is trying to trip Ahiriman. He has hold of a leg but Ahiriman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marcus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahiriman seems keen to control Marcus's posture.
Ahiriman is trying to keep Marcus in close.
Ahiriman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus stays in close to Ahiriman's body and controls the position.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Ahiriman keeps moving.
Ahiriman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahiriman seems keen to control Marcus's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ahiriman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ahiriman is looking to advance position but Marcus won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahiriman passes into side control, despite Marcus's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Marcus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marcus tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ahiriman easily slips into full mount!
Marcus working to try and regain half guard.
Ahiriman controlling from the full mount.
Marcus tries to lock up and control but Ahiriman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus is working to get back to half guard.
Marcus is working hard here to advance position.
Ahiriman controlling his opponent.
Marcus tries to hold on but Ahiriman pushes him away.
Ahiriman prevents Marcus from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus is squirming around, avoiding Ahiriman's attempts to control the action.
Marcus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marcus tries to hold on but Ahiriman postures up.
Ahiriman controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahzek Ahiriman 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Marcus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus darts in trying to clinch
and Ahiriman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahiriman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahiriman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahiriman counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahiriman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahiriman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marcuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
Ahiriman gets underhooks to prevent Marcus's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman is working Marcus over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahiriman pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Ahiriman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahiriman scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Ahiriman.
Marcus takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahiriman with a nice cross.
Ahiriman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Marcus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ahiriman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ahiriman keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahiriman keeping full guard, as Marcus tries to pass.
Marcus stopping the sweep attempt from Ahiriman.
Marcus throwing strikes from guard but Ahiriman blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marcus postures up in Ahiriman's guard and throws a big left but Ahiriman blocks it.
Ahzek Ahiriman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcus throws a strike but Ahiriman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ahiriman controlling from the top position.
Marcus wants to sweep but no luck.

Marcus working for a triangle but Ahiriman defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahiriman stays in close to Marcus's body and controls the position.
Marcus trying to control the position.

Marcus is looking for a triangle but Ahiriman pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahiriman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simon Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Marcus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahiriman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahzek Ahiriman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahiriman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahzek Ahiriman!
In his post fight interview, Ahzek Ahiriman gave a big smile as he said 'Grabs mic... looks into the camera raise fist and says For The Legion. ~THe crazed fans begin to scream LOD LOD LOD!!~ THe Exiled drops Mic. '.