PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Imperador Markus V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Markus V
vs
Masters

180 cm
22
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
187 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Imperador Markus V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markus V, pushing him back against the cage.
Markus V prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Markus V is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Markus V's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Masters breaks from the clinch.
Markus V takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No joy there for Masters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Masters moves into range and clinches up with Markus V.
Markus V tries to break the clinch but Masters is controlling the position.
Markus V can't break the clinch.
Markus V tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
Markus V can't break the clinch.

Masters has hold of one of Markus V's legs. Markus V is fighting the takedown attempt but Masters gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Markus V uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Imperador Markus V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Masters.
A combination from Markus V does no damage.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Markus V swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markus V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Imperador Markus V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markus V sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markus V lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Masters clinches.
Masters prevents Markus V from breaking the clinch.
Markus V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markus V wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Masters wants the takedown. Markus V is fighting it off but Masters persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Markus V's guard against the cage.
Markus V is looking to stand up but Masters isn't so interested in that idea.

Masters decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Markus V, up you get!
Masters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markus V.
Markus V throws a hook but Masters avoids it easily.
Masters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus V blocks a head kick by Masters.
Masters shoots in for a double leg but Markus V sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masters misses with a double jab
and Markus V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masters looks gassed!
A slow jab from Masters misses its intended target.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markus V but Markus V pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markus V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Markus V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markus V misses with a kick to the body.
Markus V misses with a combination

and Masters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markus V swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Markus V pushes Masters off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Markus V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markus V slips under a jab from Masters.

Masters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Markus V to the mat! Markus V manages to get full guard.
Markus V is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masters is controlling him.
Masters wants to control from the top but Markus V keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Masters gets to his feet. Markus V looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Markus V circles away.
Masters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masters shoots in but no luck this time.

Masters closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Markus V did well to prevent Masters getting side control.
Markus V is trying to stand up here but Masters is controlling him well.
Masters is trying to control. Markus V wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masters is looking to stall here but Markus V recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markus V wants to stand up but Masters is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Masters dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Masters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Markus V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markus V dodges the punch combination from Masters.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markus V misses with a two punch combination.
Masters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masters is defended easily by Markus V.
Markus V throws a good cross that connects.
Masters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masters moves out of range of the strikes.
Markus V slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters misses with the combination.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markus V throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Masters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masters tries to bum rush Markus V with a series of wild strikes but Markus V uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markus V swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters tries to clinch up
and Markus V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markus V slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Masters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masters takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masters tries to clinch but Markus V moves out of range.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masters misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Markus V. That snapped Masters's head back.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markus V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masters is breathing heavily.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Markus V to counter with a crisp jab.
Imperador Markus V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Masters.
Markus V circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markus V tries to bum rush Masters with a series of wild strikes but Masters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Markus V swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masters misses with a jab to the body
and Markus V counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masters thinking.
Markus V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markus V throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markus V throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markus V.
Masters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Markus V scores with a four punch combination!
Masters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markus V sprawls well. Markus V wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masters gets slowly back to his feet.
Masters tries to move into range but Markus V moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ken Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markus V.
Markus V lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Markus V is trying to break free.
Markus V has had enough of the clinch but Masters keeps him there for the moment.
Markus V wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masters - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Markus V wants to get back to striking at distance but Masters won't allow it.
Masters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Markus V smiles and moves away.
Imperador Markus V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markus V looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Imperador Markus V dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No joy there for Markus V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masters looks to land a right hand but Markus V moved out of range.
Masters throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Markus V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masters.
Masters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Markus V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markus V wants it to stay on the feet.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Masters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markus V but Markus V pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markus V throws a wild body kick that Masters sees coming a mile off.
Imperador Markus V is winning the standup battle so far.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Markus V to counter with a crisp jab.
Imperador Markus V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Masters.
Masters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters wants to clinch but Markus V slips to the side
enabling Markus V to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
Markus V connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markus V lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markus V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masters misses with a jab to the body
letting Markus V counter with a right hand.
A jab from Masters misses.
Markus V displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masters.
Masters lands a head kick!
Good shot there by Markus V.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Markus V.
Masters misses with a takedown
and Markus V counters with a one-two to the body.
Markus V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Markus V moves out of range easily.
Masters blocks a head kick by Markus V.
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Markus V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markus V lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Markus V.
Masters looks to throw the jab but Markus V is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Masters walks into a jab.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Markus V moves out of range as Masters throws a body kick.
Masters has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masters scores with a sloppy right hand. Markus V should have avoided that one.
Markus V swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Markus V waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters.
Markus V thows a leg kick but Masters checks it

and Masters counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Markus V is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Masters wants a takedown but no success here.
Markus V tries to break the clinch but Masters is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markus V wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markus V can't break the clinch.
Markus V is trying to force a seperation but Masters has the dominant position.
A short right from Masters on the inside.
Markus V looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Markus V wants to break free but Masters has control.

Masters breaks from the clinch.
Markus V stuffs the takedown attempt from Masters. Masters gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Markus V both land. Nice combination.
Markus V throws a lazy right hand but Masters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Markus V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markus V keeps the fight on the outside.
Masters catches Markus V with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Imperador Markus V showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markus V 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imperador Markus V!