PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Marion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Klinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marion comes into the arena with Jay-Z - Welcome to New York City blaring out of the sound system. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Kyle Klinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marion
vs
Klinger

186 cm
19
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Knockout Fight Gear

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinn Marion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Klinger!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinger thows a body kick. Marion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Klinger!

Marion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marion showed some decent athleticism there.
Klinger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Marion is trying to work for a kimura but Klinger is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Klinger wants to sweep here but Marion controlling him for the moment.

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.
Klinger controlling Marion's posture.
Klinger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion trying to control the position from guard on top but Klinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Marion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Klinger is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Klinger has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four 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.
Klinger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Klinger trying to control but Marion is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Klinger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Donk. Klinger catches Marion right on the button with a cross.
Marion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klinger defends it nicely.
Marion misses with a takedown attempt - Klinger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klinger throws a nice looking combination but Marion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marion tries for a takedown but Klinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinn Marion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinger throws a right and a left that Marion avoids nicely.
Klinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klinger throws a one two combo.
Klinger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marion.
Klinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marion shoots for a double leg takedown but Klinger sprawls well. He's pushed Marion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Klinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quinn Marion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Klinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klinger connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinger misses with the combination.
Marion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klinger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marion's sensitive parts.
Marion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marion fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klinger is looking to chop away at Marion's legs.

Marion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Klinger is trying to defend but Marion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Klinger makes his way to full guard, as Marion worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Klinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Marion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marion defending well as Klinger loads up on a big left hand.
Marion shoots for a takedown but Klinger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Marion or perhaps it was just good defense by Klinger which made him look bad.
Klinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quinn Marion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klinger delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Klinger misses with a double jab.
Marion looks for a takedown but Klinger sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinn Marion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Klinger throws a hook but Marion blocks it.
Klinger keeps Marion at a distance using the push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klinger defends it nicely.
A left lands for Klinger.
Klinger misses with the combination.
Klinger misses with a double jab.
Klinger stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marion shoots in for a double leg but Klinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Marion with that takedown attempt.
Klinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Klinger.
Klinger throws a series of punches but Marion avoids them all with ease.
Kyle Klinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinger is looking to slow Marion down with leg kicks.
Marion shoots in for a double leg but Klinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Marion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klinger tries to avoid it but Marion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klinger to the ground. Klinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quinn Marion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klinger throws a nice looking combination but Marion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Klinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klinger 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Klinger!