PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josie Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the most annoying Mexican polka music you have heard in your life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kerabatsos
vs
Marquez

170 cm
28
147 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

173 cm
23
148 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josie Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kerabatsos is out of range and Marquez settles back down.
Marquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marquez misses with a two punch combination.
Kerabatsos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerabatsos throws a shot from downtown. Marquez moves away and avoids it.
Marquez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kerabatsos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marquez tries a low kick but Kerabatsos avoids it.
Kerabatsos wants to clinch up but Marquez keeps it at a distance.
Marquez lands a jab to Kerabatsos's midsection.
Marquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerabatsos throws a leg kick

and Marquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marquez throws a strike but Kerabatsos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marquez working for a triangle but Kerabatsos defends it easily.
Kerabatsos wants to get up but he can't break Marquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kerabatsos wants to get up but he can't break Marquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Kerabatsos postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Donald Kerabatsos just wasn't active enough.
Marquez lands a two punch combo.
Kerabatsos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marquez.
Donald Kerabatsos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerabatsos.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquez scores with the left hand. Kerabatsos knows he should have avoided that one.
Kerabatsos fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws an overhand right that lands on Marquez's shoulder, as Marquez tries to avoid the shot.
Kerabatsos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marquez cracks Kerabatsos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Kerabatsos clinches up with Marquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Marquez goes for a takedown attempt but Kerabatsos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kerabatsos closes the distance and pushes Marquez back into the cage.
Kerabatsos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marquezs head.
Kerabatsos slows down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kerabatsos.
Good body shot from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marquez backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marquez.
Marquez letting Kerabatsos take a breather here.
Kerabatsos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marquez.
Kerabatsos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marquez backwards.
Kerabatsos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marquez throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marquez.
A frustrated look appears on Marquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerabatsos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marquez.
A right hand to the body from Kerabatsos.
Marquez wants to break free but Kerabatsos has control.
Kerabatsos has Marquez pressed against the cage, preventing Marquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josie Marquez 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.

Marquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kerabatsos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerabatsos manages to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kerabatsos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Kerabatsos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marquez trying to land knees to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a head punch that misses.
Marquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kerabatsos lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Josie Marquez has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerabatsos tries a body shot but Marquez blocks it.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch but Kerabatsos keeps him there for the moment.
Marquez fails to pull guard.
Kerabatsos avoids a wild elbow strike from Marquez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kerabatsos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marquez has a couple of punches blocked by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos missing with knees to the body.
Kerabatsos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a head punch that misses.
Marquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marquez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kerabatsos scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a punch but it's blocked by Marquez.
Kerabatsos lands a body shot.
Kerabatsos misses with the head strike.
Donald Kerabatsos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kerabatsos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerabatsos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marquez backwards.
A short right from Kerabatsos on the inside.

Marquez gets control of Kerabatsos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marquez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kerabatsos manages to pass to side control.
Marquez is looking for a sweep. Kerabatsos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marquez trying to control the position.
Marquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kerabatsos kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Marquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerabatsos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerabatsos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Marquez looking to control but Kerabatsos passes into half guard.
Marquez trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kerabatsos is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Donald Kerabatsos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josie Marquez'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Marquez misses with a right hand
and Kerabatsos counters with a two punch combo.
Marquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marquez misses with the combination.
Marquez missing with a left hand there. Kerabatsos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marquez shoots in and drives through. Kerabatsos sprawls well.
Kerabatsos scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kerabatsos, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos misses with a body shot.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerabatsos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kerabatsos defending well as Marquez loads up on a big left hand.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos shows good takedown defense.
Marquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kerabatsos counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerabatsos blocks a jab.
Marquez throws a shot from downtown. Kerabatsos moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Kerabatsos.
Marquez swings for the body but Kerabatsos moves out of range.
Kerabatsos blocks the body kick.
Kerabatsos thows a body shot but no joy.
Kerabatsos lands a jab to Marquez's midsection.
Kerabatsos lands a right hook to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a nice head kick!
A left lands for Kerabatsos.
Marquez lands the left hand.
Kerabatsos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kerabatsos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Marquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Marquez.
Kerabatsos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kerabatsos looks to land a left hand but Marquez moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marquez misses with a wild body shot.
Kerabatsos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marquez.
Marquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kerabatsos under the eye.
A big right from Marquez misses.
Marquez misses with a hook.
Kerabatsos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses.
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marquez looks to throw the jab but Kerabatsos is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kerabatsos as Marquez shoots in.
Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josie Marquez.
Marquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marquez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marquez ducks under a wild hook from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marquez's calf.

Kerabatsos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kerabatsos with a knee to the head.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Kerabatsos won't allow it.
Kerabatsos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marquez's elbow.
Kerabatsos missing with knees to the body.
Marquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerabatsos misses with the head strike.
Kerabatsos is struggling to control the position.
Kerabatsos lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kerabatsos.
Marquez stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kerabatsos as Marquez tries to tie him up.
Kerabatsos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marquez.
Kerabatsos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerabatsos stalling against the cage.
Kerabatsos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marquez backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kerabatsos.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Kerabatsos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerabatsos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Kerabatsos!