PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Marshall
vs
Andrews

177 cm
28
180 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

179 cm
31
183 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mason Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marvin Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews slips under a jab.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Andrews ducks down to avoid it.
Andrews ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Andrews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marshall punishes Andrews's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Andrews uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Marshall takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Andrews forces Marshall back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Andrews has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Marshall.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrews controls his hands.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall can't break the clinch.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrews.
Andrews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall prevents it.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Andrews controls the action.
Andrews misses with an elbow over the top.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marshall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Andrews.
Andrews tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshall digs a right hand into Andrews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrews's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Andrews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Marshall lands with a shot to the body.
Andrews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marshall's waist but Marshall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrews off to one side.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Andrews moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrews.
Marshall slaps away a takedown attempt from Andrews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrews gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marshall.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Andrews slips the punch.
Marshall connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marshall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall tries to work over Andrews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Andrews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Andrews counters with a body kick.
Marshall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by Marshall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marshall.
Andrews looks for a takedown but Marshall sprawls well.
Marshall is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
And Andrews tries to counter it with a takedown but Marshall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrews! But no joy.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marshall defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Andrews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Andrews.
Andrews wants to clinch
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marshall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marshall cracks Andrews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andrews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrews throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Andrews slips a straight right by Marshall.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Andrews's shoulder, as Andrews tries to avoid the shot.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrews.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand

and Andrews counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marshall!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to score with some ground and pound. Marshall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Andrews lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marshall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andrews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marshall is trying to control Andrews's posture but Andrews avoids it.
Andrews in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marshall wants to control but Andrews postures up.
Andrews scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marshall regains half guard, as Andrews was trying to land strikes.
Andrews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andrews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andrews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Andrews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andrews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andrews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andrews's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall keeps control of the position easily here as Andrews tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall is trying to stick to Andrews's back but Andrews is turning into Marshall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marshall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Andrews.
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 Mason Marshall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Marshall throws a hook but Andrews blocks it.
Andrews slips under a jab from Marshall.
And Andrews tries to counter it with a takedown but Marshall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Marshall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marvin Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall lands an overhand right.
Andrews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Andrews moves away and avoids it.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
Marshall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marshall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marshall wants it to stay on the feet.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Andrews is out of range.
Andrews staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall looks to land a right hand but Andrews moved out of range.
Andrews tries to clinch up
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.

Andrews clinches up against the cage.
Andrews jumps guard but Marshall stands there with Andrews around his waist. Andrews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mason Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Andrews.
Marshall working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshall gets an underhook and turns Andrews into the cage.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
A short uppercut from Andrews.
Marvin Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marvin Andrews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marshall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrews.
Marshall gets underhooks to prevent Andrews's takedown attempt.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrews's elbow.

Andrews tightens his grip and picks Marshall up, before dumping him to the ground. Marshall manages to land in guard.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Marshall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andrews manages to get himself to full guard.

Marshall tries to stand but Andrews is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Marshall is working hard here to advance position.
Marvin Andrews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marshall trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
After winning the bout, Mason Marshall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.