PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Lightyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lightyear
vs
Marshal

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Lightyear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightyear gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marshal.

It looks like Buzz Lightyear has been cut.

Marshal moves into range and clinches up with Lightyear.
Lightyear tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marshal smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marshal just misses with a punch to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marshal tries to circle away but Lightyear has him pinned against the cage.
Marshal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marshal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lightyear backwards.
Lightyear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marshal tries to break the clinch but Lightyear is controlling the position.
Lightyear is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Lightyear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Marshal is looking to break free of the clinch but Lightyear has double underhooks.
Marshal is trying to break the clinch but Lightyear is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Marshal.
Marshal pushes Lightyear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Lightyear gets control of Marshal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lightyear will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal wants to stand but Lightyear is controlling his posture from full guard.

Lightyear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshal is aware though and is defending well.
Marshal wants to get up but he can't break Lightyear's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lightyear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshal is one step ahead there.
Marshal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lightyear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lightyear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lightyear looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshal won't allow Lightyear to sweep him here.

Marshal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lightyear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lightyear goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshal prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal gets underhooks to prevent Lightyear's takedown attempt.
Lightyear is breathing heavily.
Marshal has had enough of the clinch but Lightyear keeps him there for the moment.
Lightyear tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshal stops a takedown attempt from Lightyear.
Marshal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lightyear up against the cage.
Marshal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marshal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lightyear or not.
Lightyear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lightyear has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marshal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Marshal.
Lightyear keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marshal's efforts to push away.
Marshal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marshal is looking to break free of the clinch but Lightyear has double underhooks.
Lightyear wants a takedown.
Marshal is trying to break free.
Lightyear fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marshal scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshal is working Lightyear over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal lands with a right to the head.
Marshal scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshal scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshal cracks Lightyear with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lightyear has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lightyear keeps control of Marshal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Marshal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Marshal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Lightyear's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A punch combination from Marshal misses.
Lightyear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshal.

Marshal has Lightyear up against the cage in a clinch.
Lightyear wants to take the fight to the mat but Marshal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marshal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marshal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Lightyear decides to pull guard.
Lightyear is trying to keep Marshal in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Marshal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lightyear, up you get!

Marshal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marshal.
Lightyear goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshal prevents it.

Marshal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marshal clinches up against the cage.
Come on Marshal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marshal pushes Lightyear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshal trying to stall but Lightyear improves his position.
Lightyear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marshal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Lightyear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightyear looking for a takedown.
Marshal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marshal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lightyear has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal is trying to break free.
Marshal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshal lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lightyear manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marshal wants to stand but Lightyear has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Marshal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Marshal clinches.
Stephen Marshal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lightyear is trying to pull guard but Marshal has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshal lands a nice shot to the body.
Marshal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lightyear has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshal tries to break the clinch but Lightyear is controlling the position.
Lightyear has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marshal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lightyear backwards.
Marshal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marshal is trying to break the clinch but Lightyear has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal is trying to break the clinch but Lightyear has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marshal tries to circle away but Lightyear has him pinned against the cage.
Marshal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lightyears head.
Marshal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lightyear pulls Marshal into guard.
Lightyear wants to sweep here but Marshal controlling him for the moment.
Lightyear looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marshal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightyear is trying to get back to full guard.
Marshal wants to stand up but Lightyear has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lightyear wants to improve his position but Marshal is controlling well.
It looks like Marshal is going to stand back up.

Marshal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshal throws a right hand that Lightyear ducks under and follows up with a left that Lightyear also avoids with ease.
Buzz Lightyear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Marshal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buzz Lightyear's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lightyear fails with the takedown.

Marshal moves into the clinch.
Lightyear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marshal pulls his leg out and moves away.

Lightyear gets a clinch.

Lightyear drags the fight down to the ground.

Lightyear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lightyear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal is looking to stand up but Lightyear won't let him.

Lightyear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marshal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marshal is looking to stand up but Lightyear won't let him.
Lightyear is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightyear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshal keeps working.
Marshal wants to get back to his feet.

Lightyear is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lightyear is trying to control. Marshal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lightyear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marshal sees it coming and defends easily.
Marshal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lightyear.
Lightyear stops Marshal from getting back to his feet.

Lightyear looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lightyear is trying to work for a kimura but Marshal is defending well.
Buzz Lightyear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Marshal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marshal tries to kick Lightyear off but Lightyear keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Buzz Lightyear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Lightyear.
Marshal is staying active underneath Lightyear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lightyear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marshal is just riding it out for now. Lightyear eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marshal makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Marshal fails to land with a series of punches.

Marshal darts in and clinches Lightyear up against the cage.
Lightyear can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Lightyear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightyear is trying to pull guard but Marshal has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal is working Lightyear over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lightyear missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Lightyear showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marshal 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Marshal!