PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Kush (ranked 5868 p4p, 566 weight class) and Cliff Marcelian (ranked 23957 p4p, 0 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.

Kush
vs
Marcelian

188 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cliff Marcelian!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kush as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Kush was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marcelian.
Marcelian fails to land the takedown.
Kush leaves Marcelian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jason Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Marcelian.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marcelian or perhaps it was just good defense by Kush, which made it look bad.
Kush tries to counter with a takedown but Marcelian is quick to defend against it.

Kush shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marcelian is trying to defend but Kush finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kush trying to control the action but Marcelian is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelian wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush not doing much here.
Marcelian is trying to stand up here but Kush is controlling him well.
Kush scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kush prevents Marcelian from standing back up.
Marcelian is refusing to be controlled, as Kush sits in half guard.
Marcelian is trying to stand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kush looking to score a takedown here. Marcelian is defending well but Kush drives through and ends up in Marcelian's guard.
Kush stops Marcelian from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush wants to control from the top but Marcelian keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marcelian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marcelian wants to stand and escape but Kush is having none of it.
Marcelian is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kush as he avoids it easily.
Marcelian goes for a double leg but Kush avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kush continues to drive forward.
Marcelian looks winded!
Kush connects with a jab.
Kush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcelian.

Kush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marcelian's half guard.

Marcelian makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Marcelian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marcelian's waist but Marcelian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kush off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Marcelian as Kush shoots in.
Marcelian shoots for a takedown but Kush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kush is looking to counter with head kicks.

Marcelian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kush seems keen to control Marcelian's posture.
Marcelian controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kush wants to sweep here but Marcelian controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Kush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Marcelian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kush tries to counter with a takedown but Marcelian is quick to defend against it.
Kush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcelian but Marcelian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcelian lands a nice shot to the body.
Kush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcelian avoids a kick to the body.
Marcelian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcelian slips a jab and a cross from Kush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kush defends it nicely.
Kush is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jason Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Marcelian.
Kush misses with a takedown attempt - Marcelian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcelian can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelian has a takedown stuffed.
Marcelian fails with the takedown.
Kush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kush, as that shot connected.
Kush is looking to chop away at Marcelian's legs.

Marcelian shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marcelian showed some decent athleticism there.
Kush tries to get to full guard but Marcelian has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marcelian drops an elbow to the side of Kush's head.
Marcelian controlling the action here.
Marcelian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcelian on the ground.
Marcelian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush tries to roll over but Marcelian keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marcelian connects with a nice short shot to Kush's temple.
Well, if Marcelian is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kush is in trouble now - Marcelian has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcelian is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kush can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marcelian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marcelian unloading with bombs!
Marcelian cracks Kush with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marcelian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kush looks a forlorn figure.
Kush wants to control but Marcelian is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelian has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kush's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Marcelian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Marcelian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kush taking some punishment here, with Marcelian in his half guard.
Marcelian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marcelian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcelian scoring with strikes but Kush is staying in there.
Marcelian content just to control the position here.
Marcelian lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marcelian pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kush tries to lock up and control but Marcelian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kush flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Marcelian with good strikes from the mount here!
Marcelian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marcelian blocks Kush's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Marcelian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcelian lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcelian lands a big shot there that rocks Kush but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kush taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Kush that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Kush is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marcelian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Kush is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcelian is landing with some decent strikes but Kush is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marcelian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcelian landing strikes from the mount and Kush is in trouble!
Marcelian is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marcelian lands a big elbow - Kush is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kush is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cliff Marcelian!