PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orval James (ranked 6707 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marlety (ranked 5820 p4p, 520 weight class). Bob Marlety has the eye of the tiger tonight.

James
vs
Marlety

205 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orval James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Marlety!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marlety changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marlety with the ground and pound but James regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Marlety trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James lands a couple of sideways elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James wants to control the action here but instead Marlety manages to pass to full mount!
James tries to lock up and control but Marlety gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marlety wants to control the action but instead James gets a body lock and reverses into Marlety's guard! Nice work!
Marlety wants to sweep but no luck.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlety looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Marlety working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marlety pulls James in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marlety working a defensive guard here.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marlety.
Marlety trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlety controls the position from side control.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Marlety keeps moving and retains side control.
James can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four 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.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marlety wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marlety creates some space and throws a big elbow, but James sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Marlety working away.
Marlety wants to control for a moment but James uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marlety.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Marlety will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Marlety changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James parries the strikes from Marlety easily there. Marlety is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable James to escape.
Marlety working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Marlety throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
James throws a strike from the bottom but Marlety uses the opportunity to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlety throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Marlety misses with punches from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlety is trying to control but James is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Marlety throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
James is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Marlety turns him over and now has his back.
James is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marlety.
Marlety misses with an elbow to the head.
James trying to control but not successfully.

Marlety looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. James is controlling Marlety 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bob Marlety has got the better of the ground game so far.

Marlety working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marlety working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlety throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Marlety is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marlety doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
James throws a strike but Marlety rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Marlety slips nicely into half guard.
James keeps control of the position for the meantime.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marlety is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlety is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marlety wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.

Marlety gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marlety doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
As Marlety looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Marlety just gets out of the way.

Marlety looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Marlety drives through and ends up in James's guard.
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlety is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Marlety showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marlety as he avoids it easily.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Marlety throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and Marlety finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
James keeping moving, preventing Marlety from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlety postures up.
James keeping moving, preventing Marlety from controlling successfully.
James throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marlety is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Marlety shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marlety showed some decent athleticism there.
Marlety controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlety missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Marlety throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
James throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marlety throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a good low kick that Marlety was not able to check.

James pushes Marlety up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Marlety.
James gets through Marlety's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marlety pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marlety wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
James wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orval James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marlety pulls his leg out and moves away.

James tries to sprawl but Marlety drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlety throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Marlety is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
James is not content to let Marlety control the position.
James wants to improve his position but Marlety is controlling well.
James trying to control but Marlety postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orval James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Marlety is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlety seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Marlety comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marlety winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Marlety!