PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenord Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Balls to the Wall kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Marshall
vs
Rockefeller

192 cm
24
218 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
218 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenord Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.
Marshall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockefeller defends it nicely.
Rockefeller leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenord Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Marshall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rockefeller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marshall stands and throws Rockefeller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marshall prevents Rockefeller from escaping the position.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockefeller keeps working.
Marshall works to advance to full mount. Rockefeller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall looking to control but Rockefeller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall controlling the position easily from mount.
Rockefeller is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Marshall looking to control but Rockefeller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Marshall looking for a guillotine from mount but Rockefeller is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marshall working for a guillotine from mount but Rockefeller is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Marshall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rockefeller is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rockefeller and Marshall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rockefeller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
An elbow from Marshall crashes against the mat.
Rockefeller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Marshall tries for a kimura but Rockefeller is defending well.
Rockefeller is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Rockefeller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Marshall tries for a kimura but Rockefeller is defending well.
Rockefeller is not content to let Marshall control the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Rockefeller sneaks out the side door and pushes Marshall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Marshall gets a takedown into half guard.
Marshall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockefeller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marshall tries to pass to full mount but Rockefeller defends it.

Marshall seems to be working for a kimura but Rockefeller defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenord Marshall dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockefeller as he jumps to the side.
Marshall fails with the takedown.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Marshall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockefeller defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenord Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller throws a push kick but Marshall slaps the foot to one side.
Lenord Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockefeller fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall shoots in but Rockefeller avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rockefeller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockefeller tries to sprawl out of it but Marshall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rockefeller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall takes one to the side of the head.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the body.
Rockefeller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rockefeller lands with a nice body kick.
Rockefeller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marshall will feel that in the morning.
Rockefeller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockefeller thumps Marshall with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller lands a two punch combo.
Rockefeller is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
Rockefeller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marshall if he has to take too many more of those.
Rockefeller misses with a series of wild punches.
Rockefeller scores with a push kick.
Nice shot lands for Rockefeller.
Marshall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockefeller is fending him off so far but Marshall persists. Nope, Rockefeller circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockefeller cracks Marshall with an open hand slap.
Marshall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up with Rockefeller, looking for a takedown. Marshall pushes Rockefeller against the cage but Rockefeller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marshall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockefeller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marshall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockefeller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Rockefeller.
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockefeller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rockefeller wants it to stay on the feet.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller.
Marshall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller scores with a three punch combo!
Nice takedown defense from Rockefeller. No joy for Marshall on that attempt.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by Rockefeller.
Marshall dives in and grabs Rockefeller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockefeller pushes down on Marshall's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rockefeller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.
Marshall fails to land the takedown.
Marshall shoots in but Rockefeller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenord Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall dives in and grabs Rockefeller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockefeller pushes down on Marshall's head and hops out.
Marshall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rockefeller delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marshall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rockefeller - the referee stops the clock and Marshall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rockefeller. Marshall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rockefeller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller throws a nice looking combination but Marshall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockefeller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockefeller throws a combination. Marshall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
John Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marshall if he has to take too many more of those.
A punch lands to the side of Marshall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rockefeller throws a right and a left that both miss.
John Rockefeller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockefeller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rockefeller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marshall.
Marshall dives in and grabs Rockefeller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockefeller pushes down on Marshall's head and hops out.
Marshall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Rockefeller misses.
Marshall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockefeller avoids it really well and circles away.
Rockefeller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses the jab.
Rockefeller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rockefeller wants it to stay on the feet.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshall blocks the body kick.
Marshall shoots in and drives through. Rockefeller sprawls well.
Marshall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rockefeller's waist but Rockefeller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marshall off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockefeller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marshall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rockefeller's waist but Rockefeller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marshall off to one side.
Rockefeller clobbers Marshall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marshall fails with the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rockefeller.
Marshall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marshall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rockefeller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockefeller tries to sprawl out of it but Marshall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rockefeller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall looks for a takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well.
Marshall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marshall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rockefeller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall somewhat.
Rockefeller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marshall.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Rockefeller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockefeller leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockefeller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rockefeller!