PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Maroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Daigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maroon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is yes. Mr Maroon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maroon
vs
Daigle

198 cm
28
210 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

199 cm
23
275 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GTI - 1337 Winter stock

Seven Sins™
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Maroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Daigle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daigle misses with a wild combination.

Daigle moves into range and clinches up with Maroon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maroon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maroon.
Daigle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maroons head.
Daigle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daigle blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maroon fails to land.
Maroon lands a left hand.
Maroon blocking some punches.
Daigle misses with the head strike.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Maroon.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
Daigle is working Maroon over against the cage.
Daigle tries a body shot but Maroon blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daigle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daigle lands a nice uppercut.
Maroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daigle blocking some punches.
Maroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Daigle controls his hands.
Maroon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daigle throws a head punch that misses.
Maroon pushes Daigle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maroon.
Maroon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daigle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maroon throws a head punch that misses.
Maroon throws a head punch that misses.
Maroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Daigle.
Daigle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maroon is keeping busy.
Maroon tries to pull guard but Daigle won't allow it.
Maroon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daigle has a couple of punches blocked by Maroon.
Maroon takes a shot to the head.
Maroon misses with some punches.
Daigle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maroon can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Maroon looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daigle.
Daigle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daigle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daigle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daigle has a couple of punches blocked by Maroon.
Maroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daigle blocking some punches.
Maroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maroon tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daigle gets underhooks to prevent Maroon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Maroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daigle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maroon misses with a punch on the inside.

Daigle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maroon scores with a punch to the head.
Daigle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Maroon misses.
Maroon blocks a head kick by Daigle.
Daigle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luke Daigle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daigle moves out of range of the strikes.
Daigle lands with a good body shot.
Maroon jabs Daigle right on the nose. Daigle blinks but takes it well.
Daigle thumps Maroon with a low kick.
Luke Daigle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daigle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maroon finds it's way round the side to connect with Daigle's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daigle moves into range and clinches up with Maroon.
Daigle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maroon lands a nice shot to the body.
Daigle has a couple of punches blocked by Maroon.
Maroon tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daigle blocks an uppercut.
Daigle blocking some punches.
Daigle working aggressively here.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Maroon.
Daigle is trying to maintain a safe position but Maroon gets an underhook and turns Daigle into the cage.
Maroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Daigle.
Daigle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
Daigle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maroon up against the cage.
Daigle pushes Maroon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Maroon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daigles head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daigle.

Daigle manages to break the clinch.
Daigle thuds a left hand into Maroon's body.
Daigle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Maroon - just one landing.
Maroon keeps the fight on the outside.
Maroon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daigle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daigle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maroon misses the jab.
Maroon lands with a hook. Daigle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daigle slips under a jab from Maroon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maroon lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Maroon misses the target.
Daigle lands a nice looking body kick.
Daigle scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Daigle will probably get the nod.
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.

Maroon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maroon throws a jab when Daigle was well out of range.
Maroon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daigle. Daigle obviously looking to wear him down.
Daigle loads up on a big right hand but Maroon slips the punch.
Daigle slips under a jab from Maroon.
Maroon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daigle throws a combination that misses

so Maroon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maroon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maroon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maroon postures up in Daigle's guard and throws a big left but Daigle blocks it.
Daigle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maroon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daigle wants to stand and escape but Maroon is having none of it.
Maroon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daigle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maroon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maroon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maroon looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maroon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daigle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maroon is controlling him.
Daigle keeping full guard, as Maroon tries to pass.
Daigle wants to sweep but no luck.
Maroon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maroon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maroon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maroon throws an elbow that misses. Daigle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maroon's guard. Nice move by Daigle!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maroon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daigle manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maroon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maroon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daigle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maroon throwing strikes from guard but Daigle blocks nicely.
Daigle wants to stand and escape but Maroon is having none of it.
Maroon wants to control from the top but Daigle keeps moving.
Daigle tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maroon throws a big right hand that misses.
Maroon forces his way into half guard.
Maroon is pressing down on Daigle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daigle is holding on for now.
Maroon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maroon trying to mount his opponent but Daigle defends it.
Maroon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daigle's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maroon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maroon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maroon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Maroon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daigle tries to get to full guard but Maroon has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maroon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maroon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Maroon with shots to the head and body - Daigle looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maroon landing punches.
Maroon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Daigle because Maroon loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Maroon dominated that second round.
That's time! Maroon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maroon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daigle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daigle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maroon will feel that in the morning.
A big right from Maroon misses.
Daigle walks into a stiff left hand from Maroon.
Daigle lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Daigle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daigle is looking to clinch.
Maroon throws a hook but Daigle avoids it easily.
Maroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daigle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luke Daigle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maroon misses with a wild combination.

Daigle gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daigle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daigle swings wildly with an uppercut but Maroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daigle trying to control the position but instead, Maroon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daigle into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
Daigle gets through Maroon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daigle throws a punch but it's blocked by Maroon.
Daigle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maroon misses with a punch to the body.
Daigle cracks Maroon with a nice body shot.
Daigle lands a shoulder strike.
Maroon lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
Maroon tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Maroon back against the cage.
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!
Maroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Daigle.
Daigle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maroon backwards.
Maroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Daigle.
Maroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Daigle uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daigle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maroon has him pressed against the cage.
Maroon blocks an uppercut.
Maroon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
Maroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luke Daigle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maroon throws a head punch that misses.
Daigle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maroon tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Maroon back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Maroon.
Daigle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daigle is working Maroon over against the cage.
Maroon lands with a light punch inside.
Maroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maroon misses with a punch to the body.

Daigle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daigle misses with a low kick.
Maroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daigle. Maroon shrugs it off though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maroon gets a takedown into half guard.
Daigle wants to improve his position but Maroon is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Maroon.
Daigle pushes Maroon off looking to stand but Maroon dives back in and keeps control.
Maroon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daigle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daigle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maroon.
Maroon wants to pass to mount but Daigle is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daigle moves into full guard.
Maroon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maroon tries to free his leg and advance position but Daigle is retaining full guard.
Maroon throws an elbow that misses. Daigle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maroon's guard. Nice move by Daigle!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maroon wants to sweep here but Daigle controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Maroon has his foot on Daigle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daigle works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mr Maroon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maroon misses with an uppercut.
Maroon tries to bum rush Daigle with a series of wild strikes but Daigle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daigle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maroon circles away quickly and effectively.
Maroon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maroon swings for the body but Daigle moves out of range.
Daigle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maroon avoids the head kick by Daigle.
Maroon throws a series of punches but Daigle avoids them all with ease.
Maroon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daigle back to the cage. Maroon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Maroon tries to keep at a distance but Daigle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maroon has a couple of punches blocked by Daigle.
Daigle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daigle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maroon pushes Daigle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daigle lands a left hand.
Daigle lands a right hand.
Daigle misses with the head strike.
Maroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daigles head.
Maroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daigle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daigle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Daigle throws a punch but it's blocked by Maroon.
Daigle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maroon tries to break the clinch but Daigle is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Daigle.
A shot in the inside from Daigle.

Maroon is rocked!
Daigle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oh Maroon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daigle gets through Maroon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maroon has a couple of punches blocked by Daigle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daigle pushes Maroon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maroon can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Maroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daigle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daigle dips a shoulder and cracks Maroon with a mighty uppercut! Maroon falls back against the cage and Daigle unloads with a barrage of strikes! Maroon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Daigle screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Daigle!
As Luke Daigle got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thats what it is like to fight a real fighter!'.