PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell TheMarksmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMarksmen comes to the cage accompanied by Sage Francis - Sea Lion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

TheMarksmen
vs
Paska

189 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

185 cm
25
222 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darrell TheMarksmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMarksmen wants to clinch up but Paska keeps it at a distance.
TheMarksmen keeps the fight on the outside.
TheMarksmen moves in looking to clinch but Paska pushes him off.
TheMarksmen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Paska shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in TheMarksmen's guard.
Paska wants to control from the top but TheMarksmen keeps moving.
Paska looking to sit in guard and control but TheMarksmen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
TheMarksmen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMarksmen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TheMarksmen wanted to stand there but Paska had control of the position.
TheMarksmen looking to pass the guard.

Paska scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TheMarksmen rushes Paska and presses him up against the cage.
TheMarksmen prevents a takedown attempt there.
TheMarksmen looking to slow down the pace here.
TheMarksmen crunches a lovely knee into Paska's ribcage.
Paska looks gassed!
Paska goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheMarksmen prevents it.
TheMarksmen lands a body punch in the clinch.
TheMarksmen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TheMarksmen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paska up against the cage.
TheMarksmen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
TheMarksmen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
TheMarksmen taking a breather.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paska takes a knee to the side of the body.
TheMarksmen connects with a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by TheMarksmen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen scores with a knee to the head.
Paska takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee is keeping an eye on TheMarksmen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
TheMarksmen lands a nice knee to the body.
TheMarksmen landing knees to the head.
Paska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but TheMarksmen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Darrell TheMarksmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arska Paska.
Paska takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paska is keeping busy.
Paska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. TheMarksmen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by TheMarksmen.
Paska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but TheMarksmen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
TheMarksmen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paska tries to stall but TheMarksmen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on TheMarksmen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Paska gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Paska trying to control the position from guard on top but TheMarksmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheMarksmen controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell TheMarksmen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Paska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TheMarksmen, pushing him back against the cage.
Paska pushes TheMarksmen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paska drops to a knee looking for a takedown but TheMarksmen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Paska.
TheMarksmen crunches a lovely knee into Paska's ribcage.
TheMarksmen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paskas head.
Paska lands a right hand.
TheMarksmen wants to stall.
TheMarksmen stops a takedown attempt from Paska.
Paska is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darrell TheMarksmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arska Paska.
Paska takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. TheMarksmen obliges.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the body.
TheMarksmen landing knees to the body.
TheMarksmen working Paska over with knees to the body.
TheMarksmen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
TheMarksmen connects with a knee to the head.
Paska can't get the takedown.
TheMarksmen scores with a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen trying to stall but Paska improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paska.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska avoiding damage as TheMarksmen throws knees to the body.
Paska goes for a takedown attempt but TheMarksmen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paska tries to close the distance and clinch up but TheMarksmen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to de liver by TheMarksmen. Beautiful body shot.
Paska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TheMarksmen circles away quickly and effectively.
Paska tries to clinch but TheMarksmen is having none of it.
Paska swats away the attempt to clinch by TheMarksmen.
Paska is looking to clinch.

Paska pushes TheMarksmen up against the cage in a clinch.
TheMarksmen taking a breather.
TheMarksmen stalling in the clinch but Paska improves position.
TheMarksmen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
TheMarksmen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
TheMarksmen connects with a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen is pressed up against the cage. Paska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag TheMarksmen down to the mat. TheMarksmen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen misses with a wild body shot.
TheMarksmen fails in his attempt to clinch.

TheMarksmen moves into the clinch successfully.
Paska lands a shot to the body.
TheMarksmen lands a good knee to the midsection. Paska won't want to take too many of those.
TheMarksmen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paska changes levels and goes for a takedown here. TheMarksmen fights it off and pushes away nicely.

TheMarksmen has closed the distance and engaged Paska in a clinch.
TheMarksmen stops a takedown attempt from Paska.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paska's face.
Paska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TheMarksmen trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darrell TheMarksmen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
TheMarksmen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska working aggressively here.
TheMarksmen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Paska gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Paska throws a big right hand that misses.
TheMarksmen is looking to stand up but Paska isn't so interested in that idea.
Paska looking to pass the guard.
Paska stops TheMarksmen from standing up.
Paska preventing the sweep.
Paska sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paska's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paska thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has TheMarksmen pinned against the cage. TheMarksmen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
TheMarksmen closes the distance but Paska moves to the side

and Paska holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paska cracks TheMarksmen with a nice body shot.
TheMarksmen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen misses with a knee to the head.
Paska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paska drops to a knee looking for a takedown but TheMarksmen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paska changes levels and goes for a takedown here. TheMarksmen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

TheMarksmen moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell TheMarksmen dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

TheMarksmen tries to clinch but Paska moves away
and Paska counters with a nice body shot.
TheMarksmen wants to clinch

and Paska counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for TheMarksmen!
TheMarksmen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
TheMarksmen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
TheMarksmen is trying to escape the mount.
TheMarksmen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
TheMarksmen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paska is landing with some decent strikes but TheMarksmen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Paska there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Paska thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
TheMarksmen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Paska tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Paska lands with some vicious ground and pound - can TheMarksmen hang on?
Paska throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for TheMarksmen because Paska loaded up on that one.
Paska wants to control the pace but TheMarksmen is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Paska.
Paska with good strikes from the mount here!
TheMarksmen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Paska.
Paska thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arska Paska has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen is bucking up trying to escape but Paska cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paska trying to control but TheMarksmen is having none of it.
Paska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
TheMarksmen tries to hold on but Paska postures up.
TheMarksmen just holding on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska content just to control the position here.
TheMarksmen trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paska lands a big shot there that rocks TheMarksmen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
TheMarksmen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Paska throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paska controlling his opponent.
TheMarksmen is bucking up trying to escape but Paska cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Darrell TheMarksmen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paska lands with some strikes.
Paska lands a heavy elbow.
Paska working the ground and pound effectively.
Paska fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Paska connects with a massive shot to the dome!
TheMarksmen wants to hold on but Paska pushes him away.
Paska lands a nice shot to the head.
Paska lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TheMarksmen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paska wants to control the pace but TheMarksmen is squirming around nicely.
Arska Paska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Paska.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arska Paska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think TheMarksmen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!