PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Laruso (ranked 0 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.

Marx
vs
Laruso

177 cm
21
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

176 cm
20
140 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Laruso !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laruso throws a sloppy head kick and Marx moves out of range easily.
Marx closes the distance and clinches up with Laruso , looking for a takedown. Marx pushes Laruso against the cage but Laruso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Marx is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laruso 's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laruso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
Laruso wants to get back to his feet.
Marx seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marx scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marx prevents Laruso from improving his position.
Laruso is trying to stand back up but Marx is controlling him
Marx working Laruso over with strikes.
Marx prevents Laruso from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marx shoots in for a takedown but Laruso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Marx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laruso 's guard.
Marx trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laruso keeping moving, preventing Marx from controlling successfully.
Marx postures up in Laruso 's guard and throws a big left but Laruso blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laruso keeping moving, preventing Marx from controlling successfully.

Laruso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marx trying to control but Laruso is working from the bottom.
Marx wants to pass the guard but Laruso is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Marx shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx trying to control but Laruso is working from the bottom.
Marx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laruso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laruso is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marx dives into side control.
Laruso wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Laruso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marx lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marx working the head and body with strikes.

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.
Marx landing strikes.
Laruso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laruso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Laruso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laruso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marx seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marx drops an elbow to the side of Laruso 's head.
Marx sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laruso defending well though.
Marx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marx trying to control the action but Laruso is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Marx dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Marx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laruso 's guard.

Laruso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Laruso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marx is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Laruso has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marx is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laruso .
Laruso is trying to get back to half guard.
Laruso is breathing heavily.
Marx working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Laruso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marx scoring with punches from side control.
Laruso tries to improve position but can't.
Marx landing strikes.
Laruso is letting Marx control him for a moment.
Laruso wants to get back to his feet.
Laruso tries to improve position but can't.
Marx creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx trying to control the action but Laruso is working from the bottom.
Laruso is looking to reverse the position.
Laruso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Marx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laruso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laruso pushes Marx off looking to stand but Marx dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx stalling.
Laruso tries to roll over but Marx keeps him under control.
Marx is trying to control. Laruso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marx controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marx stops Laruso from getting back to his feet.
Marx trying to control from half guard but Laruso is working away.
Marx is nestled in close to Laruso , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laruso gets back to full guard.

Laruso working for a triangle but Marx defends it easily.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Marx dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Marx bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laruso is looking to reverse the position.
Laruso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marx connects with a decent elbow.
Marx working the ground and pound.
Marx trying to control the position but Laruso is working away.
Laruso tries to bench press Marx off him but Marx keeps the position.
Marx lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marx working the ground and pound from side control.
Marx cracks Laruso with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso tries to improve position but can't.
Marx working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Laruso tries to improve position but can't.
Laruso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marx lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laruso down.
Laruso is not content to let Marx control the position.
Marx in side control lands a decent elbow.
Laruso being controlled for a moment.
Laruso is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laruso is trying to get back to half guard.
Marx trying to control the position but Laruso is working away.
Marx in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee asks Marx politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marx prefers to stall for the moment though.
Laruso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marx off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx prevents Laruso from getting a body triangle.
Laruso is trying to control but Marx is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Laruso is looking to stand but Laruso has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

Laruso stands up from mount. Strange move.
Laruso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Marx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniel Laruso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Marx feints and as Laruso raises his hands in defense, Marx changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marx looking to pass the guard.
Marx postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Marx trying to control but Laruso is working from the bottom.
Laruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marx wants to control from the top but Laruso keeps moving.
Mark Marx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laruso is looking to stand up but Marx isn't so interested in that idea.
Daniel Laruso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Marx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marx, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Marx!