PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caestus Marstorius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Zuckerkorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caestus Marstorius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barry Zuckerkorn's chin.

Marstorius
vs
Zuckerkorn

175 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 1 - 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Zuckerkorn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Zuckerkorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zuckerkorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zuckerkorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marstorius.
Zuckerkorn's coach down at Hey Steve's Fight Shack was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zuckerkorn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zuckerkorn thows a body shot but no joy.
Zuckerkorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zuckerkorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marstorius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zuckerkorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zuckerkorn scores with a jab to the body.
Marstorius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuckerkorn.
Marstorius throws a big shot that misses.
Zuckerkorn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marstorius backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Marstorius dives in and scores a takedown into Zuckerkorn's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zuckerkorn is adopting a defensive guard.
Marstorius throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuckerkorn is on top in guard.
Zuckerkorn stands up over Marstorius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuckerkorn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuckerkorn won't allow Marstorius to get back to his feet.
Marstorius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marstorius has momentary wrist control but Zuckerkorn slips an elbow through the middle.
Zuckerkorn trying to control but Marstorius is working from the bottom.

Marstorius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zuckerkorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zuckerkorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zuckerkorn lands a couple of elbows.
Zuckerkorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marstorius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zuckerkorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Marstorius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuckerkorn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marstorius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zuckerkorn is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuckerkorn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuckerkorn scoring with some ground and pound.
Marstorius keeping moving, preventing Zuckerkorn from controlling successfully.
Zuckerkorn scoring with some ground and pound.
Zuckerkorn trying to control but Marstorius is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zuckerkorn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marstorius wants to stand but Zuckerkorn is controlling the position.
Zuckerkorn connects with a couple of short punches.

Marstorius is rocked!
Zuckerkorn loads up on a big left hand. Marstorius felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zuckerkorn looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Marstorius can't hide his disappointment, as Zuckerkorn celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Zuckerkorn!