PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linwood Lowe (ranked 25347 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Marroquin (ranked 8803 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Marroquin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lowe
vs
Marroquin

179 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Linwood Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Marroquin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Marroquin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marroquin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linwood Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marroquin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marroquin as he jumps to the side.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a lazy head kick
and Marroquin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marroquin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lowe tries for a takedown but Marroquin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marroquin as he jumps to the side.
Marroquin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linwood Lowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Marroquin.
Marroquin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.
As Lowe backs off Marroquin throws a huge counter combo but Lowe manages to avoid it all.

Marroquin forces Lowe back against the cage and clinches.
Lowe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marroquin manages to pull guard.
Marroquin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marroquin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lowe is controlling him.
Marroquin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Marroquin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lowe.
Marroquin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lowe is controlling him.

Marroquin wriggles free and stands up.
Marroquin misses with a low kick as Lowe jumps back.
Lowe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marroquin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin misses with a body kick.
Lowe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marroquin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marroquin counters with a one-two to the body.
Marroquin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marroquin throws a head kick that misses.
Lowe attempts a counter takedown but Marroquin avoids it well and moves away.
Marroquin connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe looks for a takedown but Marroquin sprawls well.
Marroquin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowe misses with a lunging right hand
and Lowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Lowe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lowe is breathing heavily.
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!

Lowe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marroquin, who protects the arm well.
Marroquin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Marroquin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lowe with a poor takedown
and Marroquin counters with a series of strikes. Lowe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lowe misses with a takedown attempt - Marroquin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Marroquin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marroquin lands with a nice combination. Lowe backs away looking to recover.
Marroquin swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marroquin closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marroquin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lowe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marroquin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lowe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marroquin can't break the clinch.
Lowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Marroquin.
Lowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Marroquin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marroquin tries to break free but Lowe pushes him back against the cage.
Marroquin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lowe stalling against the cage.
Lowe misses with a body punch.

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.

Marroquin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowe lands with a slapping head kick.
Marroquin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marroquin misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Marroquin.
Lowe looks for a takedown but Marroquin sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Marroquin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linwood Lowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lowe moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe is pressed up against the cage. Marroquin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lowe down to the mat. Lowe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lowe fails with a takedown attempt.
Marroquin is looking for the big counter here.
Marroquin lands a jab-cross combination.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lowe backing away here, and Marroquin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

Lowe has closed the distance and engaged Marroquin in a clinch.
Lowe stalls.

Marroquin manages to break the clinch.
Marroquin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marroquin takes the fight into the clinch.
Marroquin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marroquin has had enough of the clinch but Lowe keeps him there for the moment.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lowe keeps control of Marroquin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marroquin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marroquin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lowe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Marroquin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lowe with a poor takedown
and Lowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowe throws a hook but Marroquin avoids it easily.
Lowe fails with the takedown
and Marroquin counters with a series of strikes. Lowe will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Marroquin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marroquin closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Lowe is rocked!

Lowe gets tackled into the cage by Marroquin. Marroquin maintains the clinch.
Oh Lowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Marroquin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marroquin is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lowe hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martin Marroquin!