PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Tillbrook (ranked 5165 p4p, 3827 weight class) and Shannon Marshall (ranked 546 p4p, 450 weight class). Marshall has chosen Paid in Full by Eric B & Rakim as his entrance music. Keith Tillbrook could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shannon Marshall's chin.

Tillbrook
vs
Marshall

186 cm
19
260
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
278
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

PWNAGE

Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Tillbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shannon Marshall!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall lands a head shot.

Marshall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tillbrook is trying to defend but Marshall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marshall tries to pass to full mount but Tillbrook defends it.
Marshall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marshall lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marshall raining down hammerfists from mount.
Marshall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marshall thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall throws some wild stikes that Tillbrook manages to avoid easily.
Marshall fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Marshall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tillbrook has worked his arm free - good work by Tillbrook!
Marshall wants to control but Tillbrook is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall takes a little break here. Tillbrook wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marshall connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tillbrook some visible discomfort.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tillbrook keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marshall is working Tillbrook over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marshall creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tillbrook sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tillbrook tries to escape but Marshall is in control.
Tillbrook looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marshall works to advance to full mount. Tillbrook defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Marshall landing strikes from the mount.
Marshall is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marshall loads up with a big shot that hurts Tillbrook! He's pulled Marshall in close but Marshall has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Tillbrook survive? More strikes from Marshall and Tillbrook is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shannon Marshall!
After the big win, Shannon Marshall made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Core Combat and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.