PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Rashford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rashford
vs
Two

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good wrestler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Rashford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Two!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rashford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Two is right now.
Rashford wants to stand but Two is controlling his arm.
Two manages to get back to half guard.
Two makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Two.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two is on top in guard.

Two connects with a couple of short punches.
Two landing with the ground and pound.
Rashford wants to stand up but Two is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is working Rashford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Two works over Rashford with some ground and pound from guard.
Two cracks Rashford with a solid left hand.
Rashford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two working some strikes from top position.
Two cracks Rashford with a solid left hand.
Two working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Two's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Two working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Two engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Two lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Two stops Rashford from standing up.
Two postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashford keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Two is working Rashford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rashford wants to stand up but Two is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rashford has momentary wrist control but Two slips an elbow through the middle.
Two cracks Rashford with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Two's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Two works over Rashford with some ground and pound from guard.
Two postures up and lands a big shot to Rashford's brow.
Rashford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Two working some strikes from top position.
Two won't allow Rashford to get back to his feet.
Rashford has momentary wrist control but Two slips an elbow through the middle.
Two with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Two connects with a couple of short punches.
Two stops Rashford from standing up.
Rashford trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Two landing some decent shots from guard.
Two won't allow Rashford to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two advances position into side control!
Two is putting a hurting on Rashford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Two cracks Rashford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Two cracks Rashford with a big elbow.
Two connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rashford some visible discomfort.
Rashford is trying to get back to his feet.
Two landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Two working the head with strikes.
Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rashford taking a bit of punishment here - Two scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two trying to control the action but Rashford is working from the bottom.
Two scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rashford to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Two's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Two working the body and head with strikes.
Two working the ground and pound.
Rashford is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two scores with punches from side control.
Two looks up at the clock and then as Rashford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Two smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rashford is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rashford wants to get back to his feet.
Two working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two landing a few strikes.
Two grinds an elbow into Rashford's temple.
Two cracks Rashford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Two working the head with strikes.
Two takes a little break here. Rashford wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rashford is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Two dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rashford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rashford avoids the head kick by Two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rashford.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rashford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rashford fails in his attempt to clinch.

Rashford drops Two with a left right combo! Rashford follows him down to the ground into side control.

It looks like Test Two has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rashford tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Two sneaks back into half guard.
Two regains full guard. Nicely done.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Two is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Two scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rashford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.
Rashford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Two scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rashford is trying to stand.
Test Two has got the better of the ground game so far.
Two lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Two is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Rashford defends it.
Rashford wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Two.
Nice strikes from Two there.
Two lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Two is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Two winds up and cracks Rashford with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rashford looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two lands with a punch from half guard.
Two looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rashford is trying to stand back up but Two is controlling him
Two working the head and body with strikes.
Rashford wants to get back to his feet.
Two tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rashford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Two lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Two lands with a punch from half guard.
Rashford is trying to stand back up but Two is controlling him
Two seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rashford pushes Two off looking to stand but Two dives back in and keeps control.
Two looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Two drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Two working the head and body with strikes.
Rashford has hold of Two's hands but Two slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.
Two lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Two working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Two looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rashford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Two scores with a couple of nice shots.
Two takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Two drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Two working Rashford over with strikes.
Two lands strikes from half guard.
Rashford is trying to stand.
Two lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Two scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Two lands strikes from half guard.
Two slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.
Two is nestled in close to Rashford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Two slips a nice elbow through Rashford's hands, connecting with Rashford's forehead.
Two is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rashford tries to kick Two off but Two keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Two scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Two trying to control the action but Rashford is working from the bottom.
Two drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Rashford pushes Two off looking to stand but Two dives back in and keeps control.
Two winds up and cracks Rashford with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Two connects with a nice short shot to Rashford's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rashford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rashford taking some punishment here, with Two in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two lands strikes from half guard.
Two scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rashford fails with an attempt to clinch.

Nice combo by Rashford! Oh, that's hurt him - Two falls to the canvas and Rashford follows him into side control.

Two is rocked!
Two sneaks back into half guard.
Two makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Two.
Two lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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!
Two works over Rashford with some ground and pound from guard.
Two keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rashford's head.
Two scoring with some ground and pound.
Two wants to control from the top but Rashford keeps moving.
Two stands up over Rashford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Two cracks Rashford with a solid left hand.
Two postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Two is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Two landing with the ground and pound.
Two is in close to Rashford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Two distracts Rashford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rashford wants to stand and escape but Two is having none of it.
Rashford has momentary wrist control but Two slips an elbow through the middle.
Two pushing down on Rashford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Two takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Two seems content to control.
Two looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rashford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Two is nestled in close to Rashford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Two drops an elbow to the side of Rashford's head.
Rashford looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two working Rashford over with strikes.
Two is nestled in close to Rashford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rashford tries to kick Two off but Two keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Two landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Two lands with a punch from half guard.
Two working Rashford over with strikes.
Two working Rashford over with strikes.
Two landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Two looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Two is nestled in close to Rashford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Two lands with a punch from half guard.
Two passes to side control.
Two works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two working the ground and pound.

Rashford is rocked!
Two landing strikes.
Oh Rashford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two landing strikes.
Two working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rashford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Two connects with a decent elbow.
Two cracks Rashford with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Two immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rashford is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Two!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Two!