PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marks
vs
Masters

179 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Masters.

Marks scores a takedown into full mount!
Marks looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Masters tries to buck Marks off but he can't manage it.
Marks dominating with strikes here.
Marks lands a heavy elbow.
Marks controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks controlling the pace for now.
Marks with shots to the head and body - Masters looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks breaks from Masters's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marks with shots to the head and body - Masters looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marks controlling the position easily from mount.
Marks'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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Marks goes for an armbar but Masters turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Marks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks punishes Masters's body with a nice straight punch.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Marks dives in and grabs Masters's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes down on Marks's head and hops out.
Masters misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Marks. Beautiful body shot.
Masters is breathing heavily.

Marks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Masters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Masters pushes Marks off but Marks dives into side control.
Masters taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marks controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Masters is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marks has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Masters takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Masters's face as Marks controls the position.
Marks trying to control the position but Masters is working away.
Masters wants to get back to his feet but Marks is dominant here and he's now got Masters's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Masters.

Marks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Marks throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Marks dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Marks throws a head kick that misses
and Masters counters with a solid body kick.
Marks shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Marks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Masters throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Masters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masters scores with a kick to the body.
Marks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Marks throws a combination that misses
and Masters finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Masters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marks looks to throw a body kick
and Masters counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters thows a body kick. Marks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jan Marks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Marks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masters counters with a good, hard body kick but Marks shrugs it off.
Marks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marks misses with a hook.
Masters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masters counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marks fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters lands with a slapping head kick.
Marks tries to clinch up but Masters circles away and keeps his distance.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masters avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters connects with a high kick.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters lands a head kick!
Marks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
Masters connects with a high kick.
Masters is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marks thows a leg kick but Masters checks it
and Masters counters with a good, hard body kick but Marks shrugs it off.
A head kick from Masters lands but Marks takes it in his stride.
Masters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Marks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masters seems a little lost for a moment, as Marks dominates the positioning.
Masters is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marks is controlling him well.
Marks advances to full mount.

Marks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Masters has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Masters!
Ken Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masters prevents Marks from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marks 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Marks!