PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeMarcus Johnsoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeMarcus Johnsoin struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Cain Marks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marks
vs
Johnsoin

185 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMarcus Johnsoin!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.

Marks shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnsoin's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Marks has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marks throws an elbow that misses. Johnsoin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marks's guard. Nice move by Johnsoin!
Marks keeping moving, preventing Johnsoin from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnsoin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnsoin throwing strikes from guard but Marks blocks nicely.
Johnsoin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marks trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

We're going to have a standup here because Cain Marks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marks misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnsoin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnsoin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marks shoots in but Johnsoin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Marks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnsoin's guard.
Johnsoin looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsoin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnsoin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marks throws a strike but Johnsoin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnsoin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marks's head.
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!
Johnsoin connects with a couple of short punches.
Marks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnsoin's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks works over Johnsoin with some ground and pound from guard.
Marks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnsoin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnsoin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marks trying to control but Johnsoin is working from the bottom.
Marks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnsoin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnsoin's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marks is looking for a kimura here.
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. Marks connects with a nice short shot to Johnsoin's temple.

Marks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnsoin sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Marks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnsoin's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnsoin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnsoin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnsoin somewhat.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnsoin.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsoin's sensitive parts.
Marks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnsoin but Johnsoin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cain Marks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marks wants to clinch.
Johnsoin is breathing heavily.
Marks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnsoin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marks clinches with his opponent.
Johnsoin is pressed up against the cage. Marks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnsoin down to the mat. Johnsoin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marks scores with a jab to the head.
Johnsoin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marks backs up against the cage.
Marks misses with a hook
and Marks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marks tries to clinch up.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsoin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marks at a distance.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsoin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsoin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Marks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Marks seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnsoin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marks is keen to just control but Johnsoin is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marks is looking to stall here but Johnsoin recovers full guard.
Johnsoin keeping full guard, as Marks tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnsoin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnsoin keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cain Marks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marks throwing strikes but missing.
Johnsoin keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Marks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Marks shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnsoin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnsoin slips a jab and a cross from Marks.
Marks throws a lazy right hand but Johnsoin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnsoin.
Johnsoin leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnsoin thows a body shot but no joy.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Johnsoin avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marks is defended easily by Johnsoin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsoin blocks a head kick by Marks.
Johnsoin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Johnsoin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Marks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnsoin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marks, into his guard.
Johnsoin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsoin throwing strikes from guard but Marks blocks nicely.
Marks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnsoin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnsoin stands up over Marks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsoin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnsoin postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsoin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now.
Marks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnsoin.
Marks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnsoin's guard.
Johnsoin keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
Marks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeMarcus Johnsoin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsoin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marks wants to control from the top but Johnsoin keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks connects with a couple of short punches.
Marks passes Johnsoin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnsoin keeps working.

Marks is working for a kimura but Johnsoin is defending it quite comfortably.
Cain Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsoin has hold of Marks's hands but Marks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Marks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Marks!