PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Fitzory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Fitzory
vs
Marston

193 cm
19
277 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendrick Fitzory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Marston!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzory scores with a jab.
Fitzory tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzory throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Fitzory misses.

Marston lands a left and a right that send Fitzory crashing to the mat, dazed. Marston thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Kendrick Fitzory has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzory throws a left and a right that both miss

and Marston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Marston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Fitzory is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Marston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitzory is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitzory has escaped and now he's on top!
Fitzory throws and elbow that misses. Marston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fitzory's guard. Nice move by Marston!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzory is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marston is controlling him.
Marston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzory preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marston wants to control from the top but Fitzory keeps moving.
Marston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzory swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzory working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marston.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzory swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marston.
Marston postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fitzory regains half guard, as Marston was trying to land strikes.
Fitzory tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston passes to side control.

Marston stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzory counters with a series of strikes. Marston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzory throws a leg kick that is checked

and Marston counters with a takedown into side control.
Marston tries to advance position but instead Fitzory slips a leg back in to half guard.
Marston is looking to advance position but Fitzory won't allow it.
Fitzory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marston thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fitzory to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fitzory has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzory misses with a takedown attempt

so Marston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston wants to control from the top but Fitzory keeps moving.
Fitzory wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment.
Marston advances to half guard.
Marston trying to control from half guard but Fitzory is working away.
Marston is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fitzory!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzory really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fitzory is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Fitzory's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fitzory looks to land a combination but Marston avoids it well.
Fitzory scores with the left hand. Marston knows he should have avoided that one.
Kendrick Fitzory is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzory thows a leg kick but Marston checks it
and Marston counters with a two punch combo.
Fitzory throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marston. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fitzory tries to clinch

and Marston counters with a single leg into guard. Fitzory didn't expect that.
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!
Marston looking to pass the guard.
John Marston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marston passes Fitzory's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marston avoids the attempt from Fitzory to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fitzory wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marston.
Fitzory is trying desperately to improve position.
Fitzory avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marston.
Marston landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston looking to ground and pound but Fitzory is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Marston there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marston landing punches.
Fitzory can't escape the position.
Marston throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Marston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fitzory looks a forlorn figure.

Kendrick Fitzory's cut is getting worse.

Marston swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fitzory is now in Marston's guard. A big mistake from Marston there, giving up the dominant position!

Marston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fitzory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marston is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzory wants to stand and escape but instead Marston has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Marston passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Marston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fitzory knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marston throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fitzory works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marston wants to free his trapped foot but Fitzory is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fitzory is refusing to be controlled, as Marston sits in half guard.
Marston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzory tries to kick Marston off but Marston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marston connects with a nice short shot to Fitzory's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Fitzory's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fitzory misses with a double jab.
Fitzory has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marston misses with a double jab
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marston.
Fitzory closes the distance looking to clinch

and Marston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitzory's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston throws a strike but Fitzory rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzory is one step ahead there.

Marston is working an open guard so Fitzory takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Fitzory wants to clinch but Marston slips to the side
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Kendrick Fitzory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzory wants to clinch
and Marston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzory wants to clinch
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.

Kendrick Fitzory's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fitzory throws a head kick but Marston moves out of range.
Fitzory tries for a takedown but Marston circles away easily

and Marston counters by clinching up.

Marston has picked Fitzory up - he's going for a ride! Marston dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Marston passes to full mount!
BOOM! Marston connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston unloads with some shots from mount but Fitzory bucks and avoids them well.

Marston goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fitzory is on top in guard.
Marston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fitzory!
Marston misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marston avoids the attempt from Fitzory to control.

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.
Marston throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Marston lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fitzory is squirming around, avoiding Marston's attempts to control the action.
Fitzory is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Marston throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
John Marston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marston throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fitzory because Marston loaded up on that one.
Marston lands a big shot there that rocks Fitzory but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kendrick Fitzory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzory is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!