PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roofus Bumfight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bumfight has chosen Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Marko
vs
Bumfight

210 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
250 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roofus Bumfight!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Marko with that takedown attempt.
Bumfight misses with a wild combination.
Bumfight slaps away a takedown attempt from Marko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roofus Bumfight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bumfight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumfight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bumfight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bumfight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bumfight misses with a hook.
Bumfight tries to close the distance and clinch but Marko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumfight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bumfight as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marko fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko dives in and grabs Bumfight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bumfight pushes down on Marko's head and hops out.
Marko shoots in looking for a takedown. Bumfight tries to sprawl out of it but Marko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bumfight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bumfight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bumfight doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Marko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bumfight's guard.
Marko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marko throws and elbow that misses. Bumfight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marko's guard. Nice move by Bumfight!

Marko working for a triangle but Bumfight defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cain Marko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bumfight has his takedown stuffed

and Marko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bumfight's guard.
Marko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bumfight wants to stand but Marko is controlling the position.
Marko thows a big elbow that misses.
Marko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bumfight has wrist control.
Marko throwing strikes from guard but Bumfight blocks nicely.
Bumfight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumfight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marko with a poor takedown

and Bumfight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bumfight.
Marko wants to stand and escape but Bumfight is having none of it.

Marko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bumfight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Marko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bumfight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko has a closed guard, preventing Bumfight from standing up.

Marko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bumfight has picked Marko up and slammed him! Marko can't keep hold of the triangle and Bumfight manages to pass to side control!
Bumfight advances to full mount.
Marko is trying to stand.
Marko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marko tries to get out of the position.

Bumfight stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Marko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bumfight counters with a series of strikes. Marko will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bumfight misses with a hook.
Marko tries for a takedown but Bumfight circles away easily
and Bumfight counters with a series of strikes. Marko will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bumfight tries to bum rush Marko with a series of wild strikes but Marko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bumfight doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Marko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bumfight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marko with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bumfight in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bumfight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marko throws some wild stikes that Bumfight manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marko avoids the attempt from Bumfight to control.
Marko landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Marko 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!

Marko misses with a takedown
and Bumfight counters with a series of strikes. Marko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roofus Bumfight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bumfight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marko momentarily.
Bumfight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marko was well out of range. Poor timing from Bumfight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko misses with a takedown
and Bumfight counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko has his takedown stuffed
and Bumfight counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bumfight misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Bumfight does no damage.

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.
Marko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bumfight counters with a one-two to the body.
Bumfight throws a nice looking combination but Marko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bumfight throws a hook to the side of Marko's head but Marko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bumfight tries to clinch up but Marko circles away and keeps his distance.
Bumfight misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko ducks under a wild hook from Bumfight.
Bumfight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bumfight counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt

and Bumfight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marko won't be happy with that.

Bumfight stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Roofus Bumfight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Marko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roofus Bumfight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marko 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cain Marko!