PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 2503 p4p, 2785 weight class) and Mystic Marley (ranked 103 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Mystic Marley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jan
vs
Marley

150 cm
28
136
12 - 17 - 0

170 cm
24
142
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mystic Marley!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley cracks Jan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Marley pushes Jan up against the cage in a clinch.
Marley wants a takedown but no success here.
Marley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jan tries to score a body lock takedown but Marley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jan is trying to pull guard but Marley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marley is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartlomiej Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Marley.
Jan wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Marley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jan 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.
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jan, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jan, not yet.
Marley content to stall in guard here.
Marley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jan being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jan holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Jan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marley avoids it really well and circles away.
Mystic Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley lands with a shot to the body.

Marley darts in and clinches Jan up against the cage.
Jan takes a shot to the head.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Jan backwards.
Jan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jan fails with the takedown
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Jan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jan.
Jan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jan manages to avoid it.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Jan pushes him off.
A left lands for Marley.
Marley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan tries for a takedown but Marley circles away easily
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.

Marley moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Jan's head.
A short uppercut from Marley.
Jan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marley is defending well.
Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jan tries for a takedown but Marley manages to get underhooks.
Jan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mystic Marley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Marley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jan at a distance.
Jan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marley circles away.
Marley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marley has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marley moves into the clinch.
Marley is stalling here.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Marley.

Jan manages to pull guard.
Marley wants to control from the top but Jan keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley postures up.
Jan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marley controls the pace.

Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marley postures up in Jan's guard and throws a big left but Jan blocks it.
Marley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marley throws a big right hand that misses.
Jan trying to keep a closed guard but Marley is proving a slippery customer.
Marley controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two 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.
Jan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marley manages to get himself to full guard.

Marley has Jan pulled in close to control his posture.
Marley is looking to sweep but instead, Jan has passed into half guard.
Marley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marley.
Jan won't allow Marley to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but Jan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marley wants to control but Jan passes easily into half guard.
Jan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jan thows a huge punch but Marley dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jan in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marley wants to improve his position but Jan is controlling well.
Marley trying to control here.
Marley is looking to get back to full guard here but Jan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Marley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Marley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mystic Marley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marley sprawls well. Marley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jan gets slowly back to his feet.
Marley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mystic Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Jan fails with the takedown
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jan moves forwards but Marley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jan looking to score a takedown here. Marley is defending well but Jan drives through and ends up in Marley's guard.
Jan won't allow Marley to sweep him here.
Jan is pushing down on Marley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marley is fighting to maintain full guard but Jan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marley is looking for a sweep. Jan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marley tries to roll over but Jan keeps him under control.
Marley trying to control here.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Jan 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marley is not content to let Jan control the position.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Jan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marley!
Jan looking to control but Marley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mystic Marley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jan unloads with some shots from mount but Marley bucks and avoids them well.
Jan working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley is desperately trying to improve his position but Jan has a good base and remains in mount.
Jan tries to control but Marley wriggling away.
Marley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bartlomiej Jan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marley!
Marley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Marley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marley throwing strikes from guard but Jan blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bartlomiej Jan.
I think Marley 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Marley!