PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Vee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Church
vs
Vee

162 cm
18
346 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Vee!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Church swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Vee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Church really is a fat lump.

Church drives through with a takedown into guard.
Church wants to control from the top but Vee keeps moving.
Vee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Church is one step ahead there.
Vee is still trying to improve position.
Vee keeping moving, preventing Church from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vee looking for a sweep. Not yet Vee, not yet.
Church seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Church accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Church throws a big right hand that misses.
Vee pulls Church in to control the position.
Church won't allow Vee to get back to his feet.
Vee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Church.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Church is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Church seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Church misses with the combination.
Vee goes for a double leg but Church avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Church continues to drive forward.
Marshall Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Vee.
Church fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vee manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.

Church scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Church stalling.
Church wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vee keeps working.
Vee is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Church in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church prevents Vee from standing back up.
Church is taking a breather. Vee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vee is staying active underneath Church, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Church.
Well, if Church is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Church goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Vee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Church is trying to defend but Vee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee wants to take a breather but Church is having none of it.
Vee looks winded!
Vee stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Church won't allow Vee to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Church wants to get back to his feet.
Vee is pressing down on Church's thigh, looking to free his foot. Church is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Church dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A head kick misses from Church.
Church throws a series of punches but Vee moves out of range.

Vee feints and as Church raises his hands in defense, Vee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Church's guard.
Vee is looking to pass into half guard but Church pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Church is in guard.

Church might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church trying to control the position from guard on top but Vee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Church wants to control from the top but Vee keeps moving.
Marshall Church overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Vee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Church keeping full guard, as Vee tries to pass.
Church is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vee can do to turn this around?
Church wants to stand up but Vee is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Church utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vee slips nicely into half guard.
Church trying to control here.
Church is not content to let Vee control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vee.
Church is controlling Vee's position as best he can from this difficult position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Vee clinches up against the cage.

Vee decides to pull guard.
Vee has momentary wrist control but Church slips an elbow through the middle.
Church postures up in Vee's guard and throws a big left but Vee blocks it.
Church wants to control from the top but Vee keeps moving.

Vee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Church gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Church's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Church trying to control the position from guard on top but Vee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Church slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vee pulls Church in close to prevent any damage.
Vee is breathing heavily.
Church engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Church accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Church stays in close to Vee's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Church throws a series of punches but Vee avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Church throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Church ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vee moves away.
Marshall Church is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vee has Church up against the cage in a clinch.
Church tries to pull guard but Vee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Vee jumps guard.
Church keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vee's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vee keeping moving, preventing Church from controlling successfully.
Vee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Church sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vee keeping moving, preventing Church from controlling successfully.
Vee has control of Church's left arm, preventing Church from doing any damage.
Church is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Church wants to control from the top but Vee keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Vee shoots in and bounces Church off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vee is looking to stand up but Church won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Church throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vee looking to pass the guard.
Vee trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Church bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vee's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee wants to stand up but Church is controlling him.
Church wants to control from the top but Vee keeps moving.
Church looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vee is trying to keep Church in close.
Vee keeping moving, preventing Church from controlling successfully.
Vee is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Vee is looking for a triangle but Church pushes his legs off easily.
Vee is trying to keep Church in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Vee gets a double leg takedown into Church's guard.
Vee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Church's head.
Church is looking to stand up but Vee isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vee postures up and lands a big shot to Church's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Vee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Vee!