PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Layonel Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boko Shambles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Layonel Marshall has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Layonel Marshall seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Marshall
vs
Shambles

178 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Layonel Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boko Shambles!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shambles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shambles trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Shambles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Shambles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shambles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shambles stands and throws Marshall's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Shambles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shambles trying to control the position but Marshall is working away.

Shambles tries for a kimura but Marshall is defending well.
Marshall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shambles off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shambles tries to escape the position.
Shambles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shambles trying to control the position but Marshall manages to sink in the hooks.
Marshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shambles on the ground.
Marshall connects with a big shot to the side of Shambles's head.
Shambles covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Marshall lands a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Shambles right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Shambles hold on?!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marshall connects with a big shot to the side of Shambles's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall connects with a big shot to the side of Shambles's head.
Marshall not allowing Shambles to control his hands.
Shambles is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Shambles is rocked!
Marshall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marshall punishes Shambles with strikes from the back mount.
Shambles is still in real trouble! Can Marshall finish him?
Marshall is punishing Shambles with strikes - can he finish him?!
Marshall throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Shambles!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Marshall. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Marshall lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Shambles out cold! Marshall jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Layonel Marshall!
Layonel Marshall gave a mention to Ace of Spades Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).