PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Masters II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Said Alibekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Said Alibekov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marco Masters II's chin.

Masters II
vs
Alibekov

183 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Masters II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Said Alibekov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alibekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masters II leaves Alibekov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alibekov walks into a straight right hand from Masters II.
Alibekov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marco Masters II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Alibekov.
Alibekov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masters II is fending him off so far but Alibekov persists. Nope, Masters II circles away and we're back to standing.
Alibekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Masters II tries to sprawl out of it but Alibekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masters II manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masters II connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alibekov momentarily.
Alibekov fails with the takedown.
Masters II lands a slapping body shot.
Alibekov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Said Alibekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alibekov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masters II misses with a head kick.
Masters II misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masters II lands a right hook to the body.
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masters II but Masters II pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alibekov 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 II dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alibekov has a takedown stuffed.
Masters II lands with a good body shot.
Alibekov closes the distance and clinches up with Masters II, looking for a takedown. Alibekov pushes Masters II against the cage but Masters II circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alibekov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masters II connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alibekov scrambles back to his feet.
Masters II swinging wildly here.
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters II as he avoids it easily.
Masters II jabs Alibekov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown but Masters II shows good takedown defense.
Masters II with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alibekov.
Alibekov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alibekov looks gassed!
Masters II swinging wildly here.
Masters II's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alibekov under the eye.
Alibekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masters II circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov has a takedown stuffed.
Masters II scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alibekov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masters II feints a jab promting Alibekov to slip. Masters II then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alibekov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Masters II stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masters II wants it to stay on the feet.
Masters II throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masters II!
Masters II scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Masters II dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alibekov. That did some damage!
Masters II moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Masters II is looking to wear down Alibekov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Masters II scores with a hook to the body. Alibekov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masters II moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Alibekov or perhaps it was just good defense by Masters II which made him look bad.
Alibekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters II jabs at Alibekov's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters II displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alibekov.
Masters II scores with the left hand. Alibekov knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alibekov is defended easily by Masters II.
Alibekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alibekov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Masters II is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alibekov.
Masters II slaps away a takedown attempt from Alibekov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masters II lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masters II.
Masters II throws a leg kick which misses Alibekov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alibekov tries to avoid it.
Masters II scores with a one two! Alibekov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Masters II jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alibekov shoots in and drives through. Masters II sprawls well.
Masters II connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masters II is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alibekov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Masters II scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Masters II, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Alibekov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Masters II was covering up waiting for the punch and Alibekov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alibekov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alibekov is looking to advance position but Masters II has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Alibekov can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Masters II dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab lands there for Masters II.
Alibekov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masters II's waist but Masters II gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alibekov off to one side.
Alibekov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masters II is fending him off so far but Alibekov persists. Nope, Masters II circles away and we're back to standing.
Masters II misses with a kick to the body.
Alibekov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masters II stuffs the takedown.
Marco Masters II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Alibekov.
Masters II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alibekov.
Alibekov dives in and grabs Masters II's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masters II pushes down on Alibekov's head and hops out.
Masters II bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alibekov's head.
Alibekov dives in and grabs Masters II's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masters II pushes down on Alibekov's head and hops out.
Marco Masters II is winning the standup battle so far.
Alibekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters II dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters II is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alibekov is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alibekov is defended easily by Masters II.
Masters II lands a body shot.
Alibekov shoots in but Masters II avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alibekov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masters II lands a nice hook to Alibekov's body. Alibekov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Masters II lands a jab to the head.
Masters II lands a jab-cross combination.
Alibekov has a takedown stuffed.
Masters II comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masters II lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Masters II closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alibekov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marco Masters II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alibekov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masters II finds it's way round the side to connect with Alibekov's head.
No joy there for Masters II, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alibekov misses with a takedown attempt - Masters II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masters II digs a good body shot into Alibekov's ribs.
Alibekov closes the distance and clinches up with Masters II, looking for a takedown. Alibekov pushes Masters II against the cage but Masters II circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters II connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alibekov. Alibekov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masters II sprawls well. Masters II wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alibekov gets slowly back to his feet.
Marco Masters II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters II punishes Alibekov's body with a nice straight punch.
Masters II feints a jab promting Alibekov to slip. Masters II then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alibekov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alibekov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alibekov ducks right into an uppercut from Masters II.
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masters II lands a right hook to the body.
Alibekov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alibekov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masters II lands a nice hook to Alibekov's body. Alibekov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Masters II lands with a shot to the body.
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown but Masters II shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masters II lands a right hook to the body.
Masters II lands with a shot to the body.
Masters II is working the combinations to good effect here.
Masters II connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masters II!
Masters II pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Alibekov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters II is pressing down on Alibekov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alibekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masters II is keeping the position for now.
Alibekov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masters II wants to sweep here but Alibekov controlling him for the moment.
Masters II manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alibekov manages to get himself to full guard.

Alibekov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters II doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters II manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Masters II!
Masters II blocking the ground and pound.
Masters II is wriggling around trying to escape.

Alibekov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Masters II is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Masters II and Alibekov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters II stops Alibekov from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Masters II dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Masters II scores with a hook to the body. Alibekov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horrible takedown by Alibekov or perhaps it was just good defense by Masters II which made him look bad.
Masters II uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alibekov has time to react.
Alibekov checks a leg kick nicely.
Masters II shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alibekov eats them both and turns towards Masters II to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alibekov shoots in but no luck this time.
Alibekov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marco Masters II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Alibekov.
Masters II displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alibekov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masters II tries to avoid it but Alibekov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masters II to the ground. Masters II escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by Masters II - just one landing.
Masters II lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alibekov's sensitive parts.
Masters II thumps Alibekov with a low kick.
Alibekov shoots in for a double leg but Masters II sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masters II stalks Alibekov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alibekov's face. Alibekov staggers backwards, shaken.
Alibekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters II lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masters II.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alibekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters II dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alibekov. That did some damage!
Masters II dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters II scores with a shot to the body.
Masters II slaps away a takedown attempt from Alibekov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alibekov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masters II lands a two punch combo.
Masters II leaves Alibekov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masters II pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alibekov back to the cage. Masters II follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masters II.
Masters II lands a two punch combo.
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown but Masters II shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masters II thuds a left hand into Alibekov's body.
Masters II lands a slapping body shot.
Masters II thuds a left hand into Alibekov's body.
Marco Masters II is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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!
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters II as he avoids it easily.
Alibekov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masters II finds it's way round the side to connect with Alibekov's head.
Masters II connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alibekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masters II circles away.
Masters II keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alibekov looks for a takedown but Masters II sprawls well.
Alibekov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masters II scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Masters II finds it's way through Alibekov's defenses.
Masters II leaves Alibekov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alibekov walks into a jab.
Masters II with a jab.
Masters II fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masters II scores with a nice head shot.
Alibekov fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alibekov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masters II with a nice cross.
Masters II lands a jab to Alibekov's midsection.
Masters II looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masters II 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.
Alibekov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alibekov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alibekov shoots for a takedown but Masters II saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alibekov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masters II ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Said Alibekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alibekov shoots in for a double leg but Masters II sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masters II pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alibekov back to the cage. Masters II follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alibekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masters II lands a two punch combo.
Masters II lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Masters II scores with a sloppy right hand. Alibekov should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters II connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters II works Alibekov's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Masters II.
Masters II keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masters II rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alibekov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alibekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masters II lands a jab to the nose.
Masters II thumps Alibekov with a low kick.
Alibekov tries for a takedown but Masters II sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alibekov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masters II swivels and escapes.
Masters II lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alibekov backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masters II, as that shot connected.
Masters II changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters II is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alibekov can do to turn this around?
Masters II lands a two punch combo.
Masters II lands with a nice combination. Alibekov backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Masters II showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masters II, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Masters II!