PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harisson Dunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marsh
vs
Dunk

218 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

191 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buddy Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harisson Dunk!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dunk misses.
Dunk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dunk.
Marsh ducks right into an uppercut from Dunk.
A head kick misses from Marsh.
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Marsh slips a jab and a cross from Dunk.
Dunk throws a series of punches but Marsh moves out of range.
Dunk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marsh slips a jab and a cross from Dunk.
Marsh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dunk blocks a head kick by Marsh.
Marsh shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunk tries to sprawl out of it but Marsh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunk tries to avoid it but Marsh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunk to the ground. Dunk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunk.
No joy there for Dunk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dunk as he jumps to the side.
Dunk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunk blocks a head kick by Marsh.
Dunk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunk with a nice cross.
Dunk lands a jab-cross combination.
Dunk throws a series of punches but Marsh avoids them all with ease.
Dunk stuffs the takedown.
Marsh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Dunk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunk stalks Marsh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marsh's face. Marsh staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from Dunk.
Dunk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Dunk scores with a four punch combination!
Marsh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunk pinned against the cage. Dunk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dunk throws a series of punches but Marsh avoids them all with ease.
Dunk throws a series of punches but Marsh moves out of range.
Marsh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunk's waist but Dunk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marsh off to one side.
Dunk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dunk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunk throws a right hand that Marsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Marsh also avoids with ease.
Dunk misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Marsh to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunk looks to land a combination but Marsh avoids it well.
Dunk misses with a combination

and Marsh moves into the clinch.

Marsh jumps guard.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marsh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Dunk from controlling successfully.
Dunk won't allow Marsh to sweep him here.
Marsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dunk manages to get himself to full guard.
Dunk wants to improve his position but instead Marsh has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh trying to control the pace.
Dunk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsh.
Marsh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dunk!
Dunk tries to hold on but Marsh postures up.
Marsh controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marsh wants to finish this one by submission but Dunk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harisson Dunk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Marsh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dunk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dunk working hard to break the clinch.

Marsh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dunk uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dunk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dunk has managed to get both his arms back between Marsh's legs - danger averted.
Marsh pulls Dunk in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marsh is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marsh gets to his feet - Dunk follows without any prompting.
A punch lands to the side of Marsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunk tries to bum rush Marsh with a series of wild strikes but Marsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marsh misses with a head kick.
Dunk lands a head shot.
Dunk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harisson Dunk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunk misses with a double jab.
Dunk throws a left and a right that both miss

and Marsh moves into the clinch.

Marsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harisson Dunk seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunk throws a nice looking combination but Marsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dunk leaves Marsh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dunk scores with a three punch combo!
Dunk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dunk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marsh dodges the punch combination from Dunk.
Dunk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marsh is defended easily by Dunk.
Dunk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunk is breathing heavily.
Dunk throws a series of punches but Marsh moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh shoots in and drives through. Dunk sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh throws a sloppy body shot

and Dunk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marsh won't be happy with that.
Marsh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marsh misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Marsh manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dunk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dunk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Marsh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Marsh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dunk defends well.
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!

Marsh working for a triangle but Dunk defends it easily.
Dunk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marsh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh trying to strike off his back.
Dunk wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Marsh is pulling down on Dunk's head. It's preventing any offense from Dunk, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Buddy Marsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dunk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marsh.
Dunk misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Dunk.
Marsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marsh.
Dunk scores with a one two! Marsh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marsh dodges the punch combination from Dunk.
Dunk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Marsh moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dunk misses with a combination

and Marsh moves into the clinch.
Dunk gets underhooks to prevent Marsh's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunk has had enough of the clinch but Marsh keeps him there for the moment.
Dunk tries to break the clinch but Marsh is controlling the position.
Marsh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunk swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunk lands a two punch combo.
Dunk with a nice cross.
Dunk is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dunk throws a series of punches but Marsh avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marsh back to the cage. Dunk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dunk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Marsh clinches up with Dunk and pushes him back against the cage.
Marsh tries for a takedown. No joy.

Marsh jumps guard.
Dunk is looking to advance position but Marsh has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh controlling from the full mount.
Dunk is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Marsh has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh controlling well, preventing Dunk from escaping the position.
Marsh has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dunk's body.
Marsh controlling well, preventing Dunk from escaping the position.
Marsh keeps control of the position easily here as Dunk tries to buck him off.

Marsh has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dunk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dunk tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dunk showing good submission defense here.
Dunk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dunk trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsh really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dunk.

Marsh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Buddy Marsh.
I think Marsh 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Marsh!