|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bulla Marden (ranked 1703 p4p, 1784 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 227 p4p, 238 weight class). Stephen Hawking is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
21
178
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
174 cm
20
176
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulla Marden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawking now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawking stuffs the takedown attempt from Marden. Marden gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawking! But no joy.
Marden fails with the takedown
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marden ducks under a wild hook from Hawking.
Marden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawking tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marden is in Hawking's guard.
Hawking has his hands on Marden's head, controlling the position.
Marden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marden is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawking is defending well.
Hawking can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden working away.
Hawking is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marden is staying active.
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hawking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawking knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawking gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawking is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marden is looking to advance position but Hawking won't allow it.
Hawking is defending against the submission attempts here by Marden.
Marden is working for a kimura but Hawking is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawking has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hawking trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden is looking for a kimura but Hawking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage.
Marden wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawking is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bulla Marden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawking stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawking wants it to stay on the feet.
Hawking looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marden ducks under a wild hook from Hawking.
Hawking looks to score with a jab to the body but Marden is just out of range.
Marden shoots in for a takedown but Hawking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawking bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marden's head.
Marden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marden shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bulla Marden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawking lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Hawking. No joy for Marden on that attempt.
Hawking changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawking comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking drops Marden with a beautiful combination! Marden stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hawking is looking for the KO!
Marden is rocked!
It looks like Bulla Marden has been cut.
Hawking ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Marden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Hawking.
Hawking throws a hook but Marden avoids it easily.
Marden feinted with a counter takedown.
Hawking steps in with a hook that catches Marden right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hawking follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Marden looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Hawking!
Stephen Hawking is the new welterweight champion!
Stephen Hawking seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
