PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gordon's choice of entrance music: Circus Show - Lil wayne. Ze Marcello has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marcello
vs
Gordon

180 cm
29
275 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

195 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ze Marcello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralph Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a right hand that Marcello ducks under and follows up with a left that Marcello also avoids with ease.

Marcello drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Marcello controls the action.

Gordon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marcello is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gordon to the mat. Gordon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gordon being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcello stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gordon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Marcello is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gordon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marcello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.

Marcello has hold of Gordon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gordon seems comfortable defending it but Marcello has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gordon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gordon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Marcello couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ze Marcello!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ze Marcello thanked xXx - iForce Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).