PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nenad Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Bojcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nenad Markovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Borys Bojcov's chin.

Markovic
vs
Bojcov

185 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nenad Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Borys Bojcov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bojcov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bojcov lands in his opponent's guard.

Bojcov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Markovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Markovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Markovic!
You can see the frustration on Bojcov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bojcov gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bojcov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Bojcov looking for submissions off his back.
Markovic throwing shots but Bojcov is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bojcov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bojcov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bojcov looks gassed!
Markovic tries to stand and escape but Bojcov is controlling the position.
Markovic lands with a punch from half guard.
Bojcov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markovic.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Markovic tries to bum rush Bojcov with a series of wild strikes but Bojcov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Bojcov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Markovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Markovic duly obliges.
Danga de danga de dang - Markovic scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bojcov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Bojcov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markovic has escaped the position, nice work there.

Bojcov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Markovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bojcov asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is not content to let Bojcov control the position.
Markovic is trying to buck Bojcov off.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bojcov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Markovic catches Bojcov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

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.
Bojcov has a takedown stuffed.
Markovic works over Bojcov's head and body with a nice combination.
Markovic throws a right hand that Bojcov ducks under and follows up with a left that Bojcov also avoids with ease.
Markovic lands a really nice looking cross but Bojcov seems unphased.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Markovic swinging wildly here.
Bojcov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Markovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Bojcov with that takedown attempt.
Nenad Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Bojcov.
Markovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Markovic duly obliges.
Bojcov shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense.
Markovic throws a one two combo.
Markovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Markovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markovic scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Markovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bojcov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Bojcov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bojcov looking to pass the guard.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet but Bojcov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet but Bojcov passes into half guard.

Bojcov seems to be looking for submissions.
Bojcov is breathing heavily.
Markovic is trying to stand up here but Bojcov is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojcov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Markovic throws a one two combo.
Markovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Bojcov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bojcov has a takedown stuffed.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Nenad Markovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markovic.
Borys Bojcov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bojcov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bojcov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Markovic misses with the combination.

That's two 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.
Bojcov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markovic as he jumps to the side.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic lands a jab.
Markovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic stalks Bojcov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bojcov's face. Bojcov staggers backwards, shaken.
Bojcov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nenad Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Bojcov.
Markovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Bojcov moves out of range.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic stuffs the takedown.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.

Bojcov scores with a takedown into Markovic's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bojcov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bojcov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bojcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bojcov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bojcov prevents Markovic from getting back to his feet.

Bojcov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four 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.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Bojcov from controlling successfully.

Bojcov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Markovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Markovic has escaped and now he's on top!

Markovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bojcov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Markovic has managed to get both his arms back between Bojcov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bojcov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Markovic wants to stand but Bojcov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Borys Bojcov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bojcov slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bojcov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bojcov somewhat.
Bojcov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markovic!
Markovic misses with a double jab.
Markovic misses with a double jab.
Markovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bojcov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bojcov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markovic is fending him off so far but Bojcov persists. Nope, Markovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Nenad Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Bojcov.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Markovic duly obliges.
Bojcov tries to move into range but Markovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Markovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bojcov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bojcov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Markovic tries to bum rush Bojcov with a series of wild strikes but Bojcov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Markovic misses with a wild combination.
Markovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bojcov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Markovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Markovic gets caught flat footed, as Bojcov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Bojcov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Markovic wants to stand but Bojcov is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojcov trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.

Bojcov drops back looking for a leg! Markovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markovic manages to kick Bojcov off! Bojcov jumps back into Markovic's guard.
Markovic wants to stand but Bojcov is controlling the position.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Bojcov from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bojcov fails with the takedown.
Markovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Markovic scores with a one two! Bojcov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bojcov shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Bojcov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Markovic!

Bojcov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Markovic is surviving well by controlling Bojcov's body position as best he can.
Markovic squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Bojcov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Markovic is on top in guard.
Bojcov controls Markovic momentarily but Markovic frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nenad Markovic.
I think Markovic 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nenad Markovic!