PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Queen Boudica (ranked 2451 p4p, 246 weight class) and Brian Marais (ranked 4595 p4p, 386 weight class). Boudica's entrance music is Dropkick Murphys. A fine choice. Marais is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Offspring - Come Out And Play. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Boudica
vs
Marais

165 cm
21
141 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

168 cm
20
138 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Queen Boudica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Marais!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marais throws a right hand that misses
and Boudica counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudica.
Boudica bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marais's head.
Boudica throws a front kick that sends Marais stumbling back into the cage.
Boudica definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Boudica has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boudica lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
A short left from Boudica.
Boudica is working Marais over against the cage.
Boudica misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marais is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Boudica.
Boudica scores with a hook to the body.
Boudica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudica lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudica.
Marais blocks a body shot from Boudica.
Marais has Boudica pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boudica manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Boudica.
Boudica lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Boudica.
Boudica lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Boudica.
Boudica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boudica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudica struggles to land a body shot inside as Marais controls his hands.
Boudica lands a shot to the body.
Boudica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boudica lands a shot to the body.
Boudica lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marais's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudica lands an uppercut.
Boudica throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boudica lands a body punch.
Boudica is leaning against Marais and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boudica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Boudica tries to throw a body punch but Marais avoids it by throwing Boudica back against the cage.
Marais blocks a body shot from Boudica.
Boudica misses with a body punch.
Boudica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boudica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boudica lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Boudica.
Boudica lands with a light punch inside.
Boudica digs a right hand underneath Marais's ribcage. Marais let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Boudica.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudica lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Boudica.
Boudica lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudica.
Boudica misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boudica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marais's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marais's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boudica lands a hook that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Boudica scores with a shoulder strike.
Boudica lands with a left to the head.
Boudica tries to work over Marais's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Boudica.
Marais prevents a body shot from Boudica.
Boudica tries to work over Marais's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudica struggles to land a body shot inside as Marais controls his hands.
Boudica lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudica.
Boudica misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Boudica.
Boudica lands a nice uppercut.
Boudica tries to work over Marais's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Boudica on the inside.
Boudica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boudica scores with a shoulder strike.
Marais tries for a takedown but Boudica manages to get underhooks.
Queen Boudica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marais.
Boudica lands a nice uppercut.
Boudica lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudica lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boudica lands with a left to the head.
Boudica is working Marais over against the cage.
Boudica goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Queen Boudica dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boudica fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boudica thumps Marais with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudica.
Boudica cracks a nice hook into Marais's ribs.
Boudica lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Marais is rocked!
Marais dives in for a single leg takedown but Boudica sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marais is still on wobbly legs! Can Boudica finish him?
Boudica lands a really nice looking cross but Marais seems unphased.
Marais changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boudica tries to avoid it but Marais manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boudica to the ground. Boudica escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boudica pinned against the cage. Boudica gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Queen Boudica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marais.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudica lands a nice looking body kick.
Marais seems to have recovered his senses.

Boudica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudica.
Boudica lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boudica lands a hook that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Boudica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marais can do to turn this around?
Boudica presses Marais against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marais drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boudica pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boudica connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marais looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudica is just out of range.
Marais looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boudica is fending him off so far but Marais persists. Nope, Boudica circles away and we're back to standing.
Marais fails with a takedown attempt.
Marais takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Boudica forces Marais back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boudica.
Boudica scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Boudica.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boudica.
Boudica lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Boudica scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boudica throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marais is breathing heavily.
A short right from Boudica on the inside.
Boudica lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boudica lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
A short right from Boudica.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudica digs a right hand into Marais's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marais's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudica.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudica.
Boudica lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudica is working Marais over against the cage.
Boudica lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boudica throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boudica lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boudica lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Boudica.
A short uppercut from Boudica.
Boudica lands a nice uppercut.
Boudica lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Boudica.
Boudica lands a body shot.
Boudica lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Boudica.
Boudica pushes Marais back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boudica works on Marais's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Queen Boudica dominated that second round.
That's time! Boudica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice straight punches there by Boudica. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boudica.
Marais takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Boudica rushes Marais and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boudica lands a hook that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Marais is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boudica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boudica scores with a hook to the body.
Boudica lands a nice shot to the body.
Boudica scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudica.
Boudica lands a left hand.
Boudica lands with a light punch inside.
Marais takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudica lands a body shot.
Queen Boudica has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Boudica.
Boudica lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boudica dips a shoulder and cracks Marais with a mighty uppercut! Marais falls back against the cage and Boudica unloads with a barrage of strikes! Marais is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Boudica screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Queen Boudica!
Queen Boudica decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Brian Marais was interviewed post fight and said 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.