PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Marley (ranked 3603 p4p, 431 weight class) and Jure Boban (ranked 3271 p4p, 390 weight class). Boban has chosen Bojna Čavgolave as his entrance music. Jure Boban acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Marley
vs
Boban

180 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buffalo Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jure Boban!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley works the jab nicely.

Marley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boban backwards.

Boban gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Boban wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.

Marley looking for a guillotine here but Boban defends easily.

Boban drops back looking for a leg! Marley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marley manages to kick Boban off! Boban jumps back into Marley's guard.
Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley wants to improve his position but instead Boban has moved into half guard.
Marley is trying to stand.
Marley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boban on the ground.
Boban seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marley tries to roll over but Boban keeps him under control.
Boban trying to mount his opponent but Marley defends it.
Boban content to control rather than advance.
Boban is thwarting Marley's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Marley is defending against the submission attempts here by Boban.
Marley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boban.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley is looking to control Boban's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marley avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
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. Boban connects with a nice short shot to Marley's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boban wants to work for an arm triangle but Marley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boban works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boban throws some wild stikes that Marley manages to avoid easily.
Boban landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to reverse the position but Boban maintains control.
Boban throwing strikes here but Marley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marley is trying desperately to improve position.
Boban controlling the pace for now.

Boban looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marley working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley is working hard here to advance position.
Boban landing strikes from the mount and Marley is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jure Boban dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buffalo Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marley motions for Boban to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boban feints the counter takedown.
Boban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marley cracks Boban with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marley is looking to score with low kicks.
And Boban tries to counter it with a takedown but Marley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boban is out of range and Marley settles back down.
A shot to the body from Marley misses

and Boban counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban blocking some punches.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Boban.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boban is working for takedown but Marley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marley prevents Boban from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boban backwards.
Boban jumps guard but Marley stands there with Boban around his waist. Boban gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boban can't break the clinch.
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boban is looking for a takedown.
Buffalo Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jure Boban.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
Boban is breathing heavily.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Boban is rocked!
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boban wants to take the fight to the mat but Marley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boban jumps guard but Marley stands there with Boban around his waist. Boban gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Marley.
Marley lands an uppercut.
Boban is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Good body shot from Marley.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Boban's head.
Marley drops Boban with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Boban is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buffalo Marley!