PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Suvorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suvorov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by World in Conflict - Polyushko-Pole.. Alexandr Suvorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marquardt
vs
Suvorov

183 cm
25
195 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Crippler's Corner

[MMABR] SOLID Nutritional - Tokyo's Best!!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Marquardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandr Suvorov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquardt scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Marquardt.
A head kick misses from Marquardt.
Marquardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suvorov.
Marquardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Suvorov throws a shot from downtown. Marquardt moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Suvorov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marquardt tried to score with a low kick but Suvorov checks it.
A leg kick checked by Suvorov.
Suvorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marquardt.
Marquardt misses with a low kick.
Marquardt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marquardt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marquardt misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marquardt.
Suvorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvorov throws a hook but Marquardt avoids it easily.
A jab from Suvorov finds it's way through Marquardt's defenses.
Marquardt throws a head kick but Suvorov moves out of range.

Suvorov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marquardt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marquardt trying to control but Suvorov is working from the bottom.
Suvorov wants to stand and escape but Marquardt is having none of it.
Suvorov pulls Marquardt in to control the position.

Marquardt drops back looking for a leg! Suvorov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suvorov manages to kick Marquardt off! Marquardt jumps back into Suvorov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marquardt is one step ahead there.
Marquardt throwing strikes from guard but Suvorov blocks nicely.
Suvorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marquardt is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Suvorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Suvorov tries to clinch up.
Marquardt ducks right into an uppercut from Suvorov.
Marquardt cracks the inside of Suvorov's front leg.
Suvorov looks to throw the jab but Marquardt is out of range.
Marquardt is looking to slow Suvorov down with leg kicks.
Marquardt misses with a low kick.
Marquardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquardt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suvorov is fending him off so far but Marquardt persists. Nope, Suvorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jericho Marquardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquardt slips under a jab.
Suvorov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marquardt.
Marquardt throws a nice head kick!
Marquardt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Suvorov if he has to take too many more of those.
Suvorov blocks a head kick by Marquardt.
Marquardt wants to slow Suvorov down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marquardt. That's going to slow Suvorov down.
Marquardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marquardt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquardt misses with a body kick.
Suvorov moves in looking to clinch but Marquardt pushes him off.
Marquardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Marquardt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Suvorov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suvorov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marquardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suvorov.
Marquardt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marquardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suvorov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marquardt. Marquardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Suvorov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suvorov moves out of range as Marquardt throws a body kick.
Marquardt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suvorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marquardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suvorov throws the left hand but Marquardt avoids the punch easily.
Suvorov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marquardt throws a head kick that Suvorov semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt shoots in but Suvorov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Marquardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suvorov wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Suvorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marquardt in his tracks.
Marquardt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marquardt throws a low kick but Suvorov avoids it.
Suvorov misses with a wild body shot.
Suvorov throws a looping overhand right but Marquardt ducks down to avoid it.

Marquardt feints and as Suvorov raises his hands in defense, Marquardt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suvorov is looking to stand up but Marquardt isn't so interested in that idea.

Marquardt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Suvorov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marquardt, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suvorov is one step ahead there.
Marquardt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Suvorov is now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt manages to get to full guard.

Marquardt is looking for a triangle but Suvorov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquardt 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marquardt is working hard here to advance position.
Marquardt keeping full guard, as Suvorov tries to pass.
Marquardt wants to control but Suvorov passes easily into half guard.

Marquardt looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Marquardt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Marquardt tries a head kick but it misses.

Suvorov has managed to clinch.
Suvorov lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marquardt.
Suvorov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marquardt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suvorov presses Marquardt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suvorov.
Suvorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marquardt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suvorov has him pressed against the cage.
Marquardt wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suvorov.
Suvorov lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvorov lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Suvorov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suvorov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suvorov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suvorov digs a right hand into Marquardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marquardt's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Suvorov.
Suvorov scores with a hook to the body.
Suvorov lands a right hand.
Suvorov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suvorov is working Marquardt over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marquardt managing to block the knees to the body from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandr Suvorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suvorov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marquardt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suvorov lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suvorov.
Suvorov misses with some punches.
Suvorov scores with a hook to the body.
Marquardt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suvorov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suvorov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suvorov.
Suvorov lands a shot to the body.
Suvorov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suvorov gets underhooks to prevent Marquardt's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Marquardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov cracks Marquardt with a nice body shot.
Suvorov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suvorov pushes Marquardt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suvorov lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands a right hand.
Suvorov lands a shoulder strike.
Suvorov lands with a light punch inside.
Suvorov works on Marquardt's body with a couple of short punches.
Suvorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suvorov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suvorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Marquardt.
Jericho Marquardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suvorov misses with some punches.
Suvorov lands a shot to the body.
Marquardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suvorov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov presses Marquardt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suvorov.
A right handed body shot lands from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands a left hand.
Alexandr Suvorov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marquardt blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Suvorov.
Suvorov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marquardt.
Suvorov lands a left hand.
Suvorov cracks Marquardt with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suvorov digs a right hand into Marquardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marquardt's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suvorov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suvorov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Suvorov.
Suvorov digs a right hand underneath Marquardt's ribcage. Marquardt let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Suvorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marquardt 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!