PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ademola Cisse (ranked 3553 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellus Marcus (ranked 2819 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cisse
vs
Marcus

187 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

184 cm
25
157 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ademola Cisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcellus Marcus !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus lands with a right hand.

Marcus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cisse to the ground. Marcus is now in Cisse's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cisse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcus 's guard.

Cisse throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marcus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marcus pulls Cisse in close to prevent any damage.
Cisse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Marcus 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cisse throwing strikes but missing.
Cisse won't allow Marcus to sweep him here.
Marcus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cisse is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cisse goes for a double leg but Marcus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marcus continues to drive forward.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense.

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.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
Cisse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marcus is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademola Cisse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus wants to break free but Cisse has control.
Marcus has Cisse pressed against the cage, preventing Cisse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Marcus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Marcus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marcus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marcus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Marcus stands and steps away. Cisse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcus as he avoids it easily.
Marcus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cisse is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Marcus as Cisse shoots in.

Marcus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marcus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cisse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Cisse tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marcus manages to circle out of the way.
Cisse shoots in looking for a takedown. Marcus tries to sprawl out of it but Cisse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marcus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
Cisse tries for a takedown but Marcus manages to get underhooks.
Cisse can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marcus pulls his leg out and moves away.

Marcus rushes Cisse and presses him up against the cage.

Marcus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cisse regains guard.
Cisse keeping full guard, as Marcus tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marcus stays in close to Cisse's body and controls the position.
Marcus wants to stand but Cisse has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Marcus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Marcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Cisse stalling in the clinch but Marcus improves position.
Marcus working hard to break the clinch.
Marcus just leaning against Cisse, taking a breather.
Marcus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marcus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marcus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cisse smiles and moves away.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ademola Cisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcellus Marcus .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cisse goes for a double leg but Marcus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marcus continues to drive forward.
Cisse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus .

Marcus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cisse sprawls well initially but Marcus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marcus tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cisse controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisse is pressing down on Marcus 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marcus is in close to Cisse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marcus landing with the ground and pound.
Cisse being controlled here, momentarily.
Marcus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cisse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.
Marcus 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marcus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cisse is proving hard to escape from.
Marcellus Marcus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcus content to stall in guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marcus or perhaps it was just good defense by Cisse, which made it look bad.
Cisse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marcus pinned against the cage. Marcus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cisse trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cisse taking some punishment here, with Marcus in his half guard.
Marcus controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisse gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cisse can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcus controls the pace.
Marcus is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Marcus 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!

Cisse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cisse wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cisse throws a quick counter head kick but Marcus was just out of range.
Marcus shoots for a takedown but Cisse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Cisse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ademola Cisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcellus Marcus .
Marcus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cisse tries to clinch up but Marcus circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcus looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Marcus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cisse wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cisse trying to hold on to Marcus 's head to control him but Marcus postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcus tries to stand and escape but Cisse is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marcus decides to stand and escape the position.
Cisse tries to clinch but Marcus is having none of it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marcus .

Marcus stands up.

Marcus shoots in and bounces Cisse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marcus wants to stand but Cisse is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marcus wants to stand but Cisse is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cisse being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Marcus .
Marcus is pushing down on Cisse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cisse is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcus has managed to sneak the leg through.

Marcus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marcus working the head and body with strikes.

Marcus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cisse has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marcus lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcus content to control rather than advance.
Ademola Cisse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcellus Marcus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcus tries to pass to full mount but Cisse defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcellus Marcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcus 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus Marcus !