PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuffie Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kisaragi comes into the arena with Wanted Man by Rev Theory blaring out of the sound system. Worthy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drop the world kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Yuffie Kisaragi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marlon Worthy's chin.

Kisaragi
vs
Worthy

182 cm
21
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuffie Kisaragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worthy lands a right hook to the body.
Worthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kisaragi.
Kisaragi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Worthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisaragi.
Kisaragi misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Worthy, as that shot connected.
Worthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Worthy misses with a jab to the body

and Kisaragi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Worthy!
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!
Kisaragi thowing shots but they're missing.
Kisaragi wants to control the pace but Worthy is squirming around nicely.
Kisaragi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

It looks like Marlon Worthy has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy working to try and regain half guard.
Kisaragi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Worthy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kisaragi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthy trying to control from the bottom.
Kisaragi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Worthy's head.
Kisaragi wants to take a breather but Worthy is having none of it.
Worthy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Worthy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kisaragi wants to take a breather but Worthy is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Worthy dips to his left and cracks Kisaragi with an uppercut!
Worthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kisaragi lands a glancing blow to the side of Worthy's head.
Yuffie Kisaragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisaragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthy is just out of range.

Kisaragi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kisaragi is controlling the pace.
Kisaragi wants to pass the guard but Worthy is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Worthy!
Kisaragi throwing strikes here but Worthy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Worthy is in a horrible position here. Kisaragi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kisaragi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kisaragi unloads with some shots from mount but Worthy bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Worthy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kisaragi lands a big shot there that rocks Worthy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Kisaragi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Worthy is on top in guard.
Kisaragi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuffie Kisaragi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Worthy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Worthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Worthy lands with a good body shot.
Kisaragi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Worthy defends it nicely.
Worthy cracks a nice hook into Kisaragi's ribs.
Kisaragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Worthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kisaragi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kisaragi throws a body punch but Worthy moves out of range.
Worthy punishes Kisaragi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kisaragi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Worthy connects with a single shot there.
Kisaragi throws a body punch but Worthy moves out of range.
Kisaragi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Yuffie Kisaragi has been cut.
Worthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worthy keeps the fight on the outside.
Worthy 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Worthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kisaragi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kisaragi is just out of range.
Kisaragi misses with a body shot.
Kisaragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisaragi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisaragi doesn't manage to clinch there - Worthy circles away.
Worthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kisaragi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kisaragi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Worthy.
Worthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Worthy lunges at Kisaragi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kisaragi's hand.
Worthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Worthy throws a series of strikes that have Kisaragi backpedaling.
Worthy connects with a body shot.
Worthy scores with the left hand. Kisaragi knows he should have avoided that one.
Worthy lands with a shot to the body.
Worthy scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthy lands a nice looking body shot.
Worthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy scores with a shot to the body.
Worthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Worthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Worthy scores with a body shot.
Worthy lands a nice shot to the body.
Worthy lands with a hook. Kisaragi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Worthy scores with a nice head shot.
Worthy punishes Kisaragi's body with a nice straight punch.
Worthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worthy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Worthy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A punch lands to the side of Kisaragi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Worthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisaragi.
Marlon Worthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Worthy lands with a nice body punch.
Marlon Worthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Worthy.
Worthy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Worthy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Worthy.
Kisaragi walks into a stiff left hand from Worthy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy lands a nice looking body shot.
Worthy scores with a shot to the body.
Worthy lands with a shot to the body.
Kisaragi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kisaragi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Worthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Worthy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Worthy.
Worthy lands with an overhand left.
Kisaragi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Worthy stuns Kisaragi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Worthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Worthy.
Worthy stuns Kisaragi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Kisaragi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kisaragi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Worthy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kisaragi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Worthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Worthy lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Worthy finds it's target.
Worthy works Kisaragi's body with a nice hook.
Worthy catches Kisaragi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Worthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Worthy keeps the fight on the outside.
Worthy looks to land a combination. Kisaragi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Worthy lands an overhand right.
Worthy digs a good hook to Kisaragi's body.
Worthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Worthy connects with a body shot.
Worthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worthy scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kisaragi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Worthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kisaragi's head.
Worthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kisaragi doesn't seem bothered though.
Worthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kisaragi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Worthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Worthy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Worthy staying out of range there.
Worthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisaragi.
Worthy slips a straight right by Kisaragi.
Worthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Kisaragi. Beautiful body shot.
Kisaragi lands the left hand.
Worthy lands a head shot.
Kisaragi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Worthy finds it's way through Kisaragi's defenses.
Worthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisaragi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Worthy's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Worthy scores with a jab. Kisaragi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Worthy throws a body punch but Kisaragi moves out of range.
Worthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy cracks Kisaragi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Worthy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kisaragi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Worthy misses with a double jab

and Kisaragi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy blocking some punches.
Kisaragi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worthys head.
Worthy stops a takedown attempt from Kisaragi.

Worthy jumps into guard, dragging Kisaragi to the mat.
Kisaragi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Worthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kisaragi throws and elbow that misses. Worthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kisaragi's guard. Nice move by Worthy!
Kisaragi controls Worthy momentarily but Worthy frees himself.
Worthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Worthy pushes down on Kisaragi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kisaragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Yuffie Kisaragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kisaragi is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy not doing much here.
Worthy is trying to control. Kisaragi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Worthy trying to control from Kisaragi's half guard. Kisaragi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

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.
Kisaragi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kisaragi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kisaragi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Worthy is now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Worthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Worthy 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Worthy!