PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Han Mariduena (ranked 1126 p4p, 2159 weight class) and Raymond King (ranked 166 p4p, 316 weight class). Raymond King will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mariduena
vs
King

190 cm
29
213
9 - 4 - 0

187 cm
23
207
6 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Han Mariduena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond King!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
Nice body kick there by King.
Mariduena scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Mariduena changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
King gets back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Mariduena is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mariduena.
King is looking to improve his position.
Mariduena throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariduena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mariduena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mariduena missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mariduena winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mariduena looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mariduena throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Mariduena missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mariduena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mariduena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Mariduena is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but King still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, King has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
King wants to stand but Mariduena has his arm trapped.
King tries to get to his feet but Mariduena is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with King in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to stand up but Mariduena won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mariduena trying to control the position.

Mariduena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mariduena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.
King throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to stand but Mariduena has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mariduena working a defensive guard here.

Mariduena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mariduena looking for a sweep. Not yet Mariduena, not yet.

Mariduena looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.

Mariduena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mariduena is tightening it up a little... King has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! King reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! King taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mariduena!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Han Mariduena!
Post fight, an emotional Han Mariduena said 'Quien es el siguiente!!!'.