PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Versace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Versace kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ave Maria. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Versace
vs
Macnturf

180 cm
23
202 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
196 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Versace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versace closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Versace tried to score with a low kick but Macnturf checks it.
Versace moves out of range as Macnturf strikes.
Versace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macnturf moves forwards but Versace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Versace tried to score with a low kick but Macnturf checks it.
Macnturf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Versace throws a leg kick but Macnturf checks it.
Versace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Macnturf misses with a straight left.
Macnturf blocks a head kick by Versace.
Versace throws the left hand but Macnturf avoids the punch easily.
Versace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macnturf.
Macnturf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Versace misses with a hook to the body
and Macnturf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Versace swinging wildly here.
Versace misses with a two punch combination.
Versace slips under a jab from Macnturf.
Macnturf moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Macnturf 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Versace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Marko Versace has been cut.
Macnturf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Macnturf drops Versace with a beautiful combination! Versace stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Macnturf is looking for the KO!
Versace is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versace thuds a left hand into Macnturf's body.
Versace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macnturf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Versace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Macnturf throws a shot from downtown. Versace moves away and avoids it.
Macnturf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Versace.
Macnturf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Versace doesn't seem bothered though.
Macnturf throws a shot from downtown. Versace moves away and avoids it.
Macnturf misses with a looping left.
A jab from Versace misses.
Versace tries a head kick but it misses.
Versace throws an overhand right that lands on Macnturf's shoulder, as Macnturf tries to avoid the shot.
Versace tries to move into range but Macnturf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Macnturf.
Macnturf misses with a hook to the body
and Versace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macnturf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Versace manages to avoid it.
Versace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Versace does no damage.
Macnturf connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Macnturf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Versace takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Macnturf moves away from the strike by Versace.
Versace throws a hook to the side of Macnturf's head but Macnturf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Macnturf.
Macnturf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Versace.
Versace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Versace lands with a good body shot.
Macnturf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Versace throws a jab but it's blocked by Macnturf.
Versace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macnturf tests Versace's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf jabs at Versace's body.
Macnturf tests Versace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Versace misses with a two punch combination.
Macnturf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macnturf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Versace had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Macnturf cracks Versace with an open hand slap.
Macnturf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Versace.
Versace throws a predictable looking body shot
and Macnturf counters with a straight right hand.
Macnturf lands with a shot to the body.
Macnturf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macnturf misses with a series of wild punches.
Versace throws a body punch but Macnturf moves out of range.
Macnturf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macnturf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macnturf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Versace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Macnturf lands a nice shot that snaps Versace's head back.

Versace is rocked!
Macnturf lands a nice looking body shot.
Macnturf lands with a nice body punch.
Macnturf tests Versace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Versace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macnturf cracks Versace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Macnturf throws an overhand right that drops Versace like a sack of potatoes! Macnturf dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Macnturf!