PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caestus Marstorius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaf Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Marstorius
vs
Best

175 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caestus Marstorius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaf Best!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best misses with a few strikes there.
Marstorius misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Marstorius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Marstorius misses.
No joy there for Marstorius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marstorius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Caestus Marstorius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marstorius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marstorius throws a right hand that Best ducks under and follows up with a left that Best also avoids with ease.
Best uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marstorius.
Marstorius scores with a sloppy right hand. Best should have avoided that one.
Best moves out of range as Marstorius strikes.
Marstorius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Best throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marstorius.
Marstorius throws out a loose jab but Best uses good head movement to avoid it.

Best gets tackled into the cage by Marstorius. Marstorius maintains the clinch.

Marstorius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Best.
Marstorius misses the jab.
Marstorius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Best lands a slapping body shot.
Best misses with a double jab.
A combination from Best does no damage.
Marstorius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaf Best is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marstorius throws out a loose jab but Best uses good head movement to avoid it.

Marstorius closes the distance and clinches.
Best jumps guard but Marstorius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Best managing to block the knees to the body from Marstorius.

Marstorius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marstorius looks to score with a jab to the body but Best is just out of range.
Marstorius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Best.
Marstorius throws a body punch but Best moves out of range.
Best rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marstorius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marstorius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Best fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Best throws a one two combo.
Marstorius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Best momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marstorius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Best swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best connects with a body shot that sends Marstorius's belly button to the back.
Best looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Best. Marstorius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Best rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marstorius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marstorius swinging wildly here.
Marstorius throws a series of punches but Best avoids them all with ease.

Marstorius closes the distance and pushes Best back into the cage.

Best pulls Marstorius into guard.
Marstorius wants to stand and escape but instead Best has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Best trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Best trying to control the position from guard on top but Marstorius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marstorius is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marstorius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marstorius tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marstorius working for a triangle but Best defends it easily.
Marstorius keeping moving, preventing Best from controlling successfully.
Best won't allow Marstorius to get back to his feet.
Best sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marstorius's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Best wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marstorius keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marstorius wants to get back to full guard.

Best is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Marstorius actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Best is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Best is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marstorius is just riding it out for now. Best eventually gives up the hold.
Marstorius is trying to stand back up but Best is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marstorius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Best pulls his head out easily.
Best prevents Marstorius from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caestus Marstorius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Best takes a swing at Marstorius's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Best, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Best uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marstorius.
Marstorius throws a series of punches but Best avoids them all with ease.
Marstorius avoids the body shot from Best.
Marstorius is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marstorius takes a swing at Best's ribcage but misses.
Caestus Marstorius is winning the standup battle so far.
Marstorius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Best thows a body shot but no joy.
Marstorius misses with a two punch combination.
Best misses with the combination.
Best blocks a jab.
Caestus Marstorius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Best throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Marstorius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Best looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marstorius wants to stand but Best has his arm trapped.
Marstorius wants to control but Best is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is looking to regain half guard here but Marstorius keeps moving and retains side control.
Marstorius wants to stand but Best is controlling his arm.
Best is trying to control Marstorius's posture but Marstorius avoids it.
Marstorius wants to stand but Best has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Marstorius trying to stand up but can't free himself from Best's guard.
Marstorius wants to control from the top but Best keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Best is controlling Marstorius's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caestus Marstorius has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Marstorius closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Marstorius.
Best fails to pull guard.
Best jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marstorius walks away with a smile on his face. Best gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Best is breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marstorius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Best struggling a bit here.
Marstorius lands a nice forearm strike.
Best tries to buck Marstorius off but Marstorius is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Best's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Marstorius.
Marstorius wants to stand but Best has his arm trapped.
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.
Best can't do much from the bottom here.
Marstorius throws an elbow but Best slips to the side and avoids it well.
Marstorius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Best keeps working.
Marstorius working away.
Best dodges the ground and pound from Marstorius.
Best parries the strikes from Marstorius easily there. Marstorius is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Best to escape.
Best taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marstorius creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Marstorius.
Marstorius tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
An elbow from Marstorius crashes against the mat.
Best tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
You can see the frustration on Best's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Best tries to improve position but can't.
Marstorius trying to control the action but Best is working from the bottom.
Best tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marstorius in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caestus Marstorius dominated that second round.
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!

Best moves away from the strike by Marstorius.

Marstorius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Best is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marstorius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marstorius throws an elbow that misses. Best uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marstorius's guard. Nice move by Best!

Marstorius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Best doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Best manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marstorius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Best wants to control from the top but Marstorius keeps moving.
Best content to stall in guard here.
Best forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marstorius won't allow Best to pass to mount.
Marstorius looks like he's trying to stand up.

Best is looking for a kimura here.
Best is looking to advance position but Marstorius won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Best is looking for a kimura here.
Best takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marstorius is looking to escape.
Best trying to mount his opponent but Marstorius defends it.
Marstorius is not content to let Best control the position.
Marstorius wants to get back to his feet.
Best wants to pass the guard but Marstorius is defending well.
Best is still trying to improve position.
Marstorius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Best on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marstorius wants to get back to his feet.
Best tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marstorius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marstorius wants to control but Best is keeping busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marstorius misses with a hook.

Marstorius drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marstorius preventing the sweep.
Marstorius throws a strike but Best rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Marstorius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Best defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marstorius looking for a sweep. Not yet Marstorius, not yet.
Best passes Marstorius's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marstorius is not content to let Best control the position.
Best uses his free foot to push down on Marstorius's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marstorius.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Best wants to finish this one by submission but Marstorius is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Best.
Gaf Best has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caestus Marstorius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Best goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marstorius turns into him and now he's in Best's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gaf Best.
Well Marstorius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caestus Marstorius!