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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Bickleback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Marlboro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bickleback comes to the cage accompanied by You're the best!. Jack Marlboro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Bickleback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Marlboro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marlboro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bickleback sprawls well initially but Marlboro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marlboro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marlboro passes to side control.
Bickleback on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bickleback tries to get out of the position.
Bickleback being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlboro decides to stand back up. Marlboro steps back and let's Bickleback get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marlboro is defended easily by Bickleback.
Marlboro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlboro is trying to control the action in half guard but Bickleback is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marlboro trying to pass the guard but Bickleback defending well.
Marlboro controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Marlboro.
Marlboro fails with a takedown attempt.
Marlboro closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickleback.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marlboro.
Marlboro misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlboro is working for takedown but Bickleback is calmly controlling the position for now.
Forrest Bickleback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Marlboro.
Marlboro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marlboro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marlboro.
Bickleback is breathing heavily.
Bickleback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marlboro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marlboro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marlboro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bickleback backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickleback.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marlboro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bickleback backwards.
Marlboro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bickleback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marlboro pulls Bickleback into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Marlboro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marlboro shoots in but Bickleback avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marlboro fails to land the takedown.
Marlboro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bickleback.
Bickleback shoots in for a takedown but Marlboro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marlboro drives through and clinches with Bickleback against the cage.
Marlboro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Marlboro.
Marlboro pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marlboro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marlboro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Forrest Bickleback has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlboro with good strikes from the mount here!
Marlboro thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Marlboro looking to control but Bickleback is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickleback is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bickleback defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marlboro.
Marlboro unloads with some shots from mount but Bickleback bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlboro is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Marlboro tries to bum rush Bickleback with a series of wild strikes but Bickleback uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marlboro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marlboro lands a left hand.
Marlboro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marlboro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bickleback backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlboro gets through Bickleback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marlboro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickleback is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marlboro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marlboro.
Marlboro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bickleback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marlboro pushes Bickleback up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marlboro misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marlboro pushes Bickleback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickleback takes a shot to the head.
Marlboro throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Marlboro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Forrest Bickleback's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bickleback changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marlboro tries to avoid it but Bickleback manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marlboro to the ground. Marlboro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marlboro is defended easily by Bickleback.
Bickleback fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bickleback fails with the takedown
and Marlboro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Bickleback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlboro clinches up against the cage.
Bickleback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marlboro drags the fight down to the ground.
Marlboro wants to get back to his feet but Bickleback is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bickleback knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marlboro on the ground.
Bickleback wants to pass the guard but Marlboro is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlboro throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Marlboro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bickleback defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlboro wants to sweep here but Bickleback controlling him for the moment.
Marlboro working a defensive guard here.
Marlboro seems keen to control Bickleback's posture.
Bickleback got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marlboro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bickleback has managed to get both his arms back between Marlboro's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlboro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bickleback postures up in Marlboro's guard and throws a big left but Marlboro blocks it.
Marlboro wants to sweep but no luck.
Marlboro has his hands on Bickleback's head, controlling the position.
Bickleback preventing the sweep.
Marlboro seems keen to control Bickleback's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marlboro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Marlboro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marlboro gets a clinch.
Marlboro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bickleback has Marlboro pressed against the cage, preventing Marlboro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bickleback looking for a takedown.
Marlboro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bickleback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marlboro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bickleback.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marlboro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlboro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickleback backwards.
Marlboro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marlboro wants to break free but Bickleback has control.
Marlboro lands with a left to the head.
Bickleback gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marlboro.
Marlboro lands with a short shot to the head.
Forrest Bickleback's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marlboro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forrest Bickleback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marlboro lands a shoulder strike.
Jack Marlboro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marlboro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bickleback backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Marlboro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marlboro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Marlboro!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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