PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Marlboro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleks Pimpovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marlboro
vs
Pimpovic

185 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Marlboro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Pimpovic!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimpovic misses with a straight left.
Pimpovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marlboro counters with a left and a right that stings Pimpovic.
Marlboro shoots in looking for a takedown. Pimpovic tries to sprawl out of it but Marlboro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pimpovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marlboro tries to move into range but Pimpovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Jack Marlboro has been cut.
Pimpovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlboro.
Aleks Pimpovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pimpovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!

Marlboro takes the fight into the clinch.
Pimpovic is trying to force a seperation but Marlboro has the dominant position.

Marlboro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marlboro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pimpovic tries to stand but Marlboro is controlling from the bottom.
Marlboro managing to control the position.

Marlboro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pimpovic defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marlboro has his feet on Pimpovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Marlboro closes the distance and clinches.

Pimpovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlboro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marlboro dodges the punch combination from Pimpovic.

Marlboro instigates a clinch.
Pimpovic keeps control of Marlboro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marlboro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pimpovic to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Marlboro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marlboro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pimpovic uses from the top position.
Pimpovic stands up over Marlboro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marlboro pulls Pimpovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Pimpovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pimpovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marlboro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Marlboro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pimpovic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pimpovic cracks Marlboro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pimpovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pimpovic swinging wildly here.
Aleks Pimpovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marlboro stalks Pimpovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pimpovic's face. Pimpovic staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Aleks Pimpovic has been cut.
Marlboro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pimpovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marlboro closes the distance and clinches.
Marlboro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Pimpovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pimpovic lands an overhand right.
Marlboro tries to clinch
and Pimpovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Marlboro shrugs it off.
Marlboro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pimpovic takes a swing at Marlboro's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Pimpovic as Marlboro shoots in.
Marlboro is breathing heavily.
Marlboro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlboro moves forwards but Pimpovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Pimpovic does no damage.
Marlboro moves in looking to clinch but Pimpovic pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pimpovic throws a looping overhand right but Marlboro ducks down to avoid it.
Marlboro throws a series of punches but Pimpovic avoids them all with ease.
Marlboro defending well as Pimpovic loads up on a big left hand.
Pimpovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pimpovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marlboro eats them both and turns towards Pimpovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marlboro shoots in looking for a takedown but Pimpovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlboro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pimpovic throws a hook to the side of Marlboro's head but Marlboro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marlboro throws a leg kick but Pimpovic checks it.
Pimpovic throws a poor cross that misses

and Marlboro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pimpovic's guard.
Pimpovic wants to get back to his feet but Marlboro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pimpovic trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleks Pimpovic will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pimpovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack Marlboro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pimpovic throws a body punch but Marlboro moves out of range.
Pimpovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Marlboro.
Pimpovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Jack Marlboro's cut is getting worse.
Aleks Pimpovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Marlboro forces Pimpovic back against the cage and clinches.
Pimpovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Marlboro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pimpovic has Marlboro pressed against the cage, preventing Marlboro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marlboro is trying to push Pimpovic away but Pimpovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pimpovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlboro has had enough of the clinch but Pimpovic keeps him there for the moment.
Pimpovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Marlboro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marlboro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pimpovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pimpovic has had enough of the clinch but Marlboro keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlboro is trying to drag Pimpovic to the mat but Pimpovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marlboro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pimpovic is pressed up against the cage. Marlboro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pimpovic down to the mat. Pimpovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Marlboro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlboro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pimpovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marlboro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pimpovic.
Pimpovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimpovic scores with a hook.

Marlboro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pimpovic misses with a head kick.
Marlboro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pimpovic throws out the jab.
Pimpovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Marlboro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marlboro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pimpovic.
Marlboro seems to have got his legs back now.
Pimpovic misses with a wild combination.
Pimpovic jabs Marlboro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marlboro shoots in looking for a takedown. Pimpovic tries to sprawl out of it but Marlboro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pimpovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marlboro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pimpovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlboro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlboro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marlboro shoots in for a takedown but Pimpovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pimpovic swings for the body but Marlboro moves out of range.
A punch combination from Pimpovic misses.
Pimpovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlboro.
Pimpovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marlboro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marlboro.
Pimpovic tries to bum rush Marlboro with a series of wild strikes but Marlboro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marlboro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pimpovic.
Pimpovic throws a shot from downtown. Marlboro moves away and avoids it.
Pimpovic looks to land a right hand but Marlboro moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pimpovic swinging wildly here.
Marlboro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Jack Marlboro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pimpovic. Marlboro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marlboro doesn't manage to clinch there - Pimpovic circles away.
Pimpovic misses with a double jab.
Marlboro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pimpovic.
Marlboro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pimpovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marlboro slips a straight right by Pimpovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pimpovic misses with an uppercut

and Marlboro moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pimpovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Pimpovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Pimpovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Marlboro wants to clinch.
Marlboro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pimpovic counters with a nice body shot.
Marlboro misses with a head kick.
Marlboro dives in and grabs Pimpovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pimpovic pushes down on Marlboro's head and hops out.
Pimpovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Marlboro is just out of range.
Pimpovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marlboro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pimpovic as he jumps to the side.

Pimpovic lands a left and a right that send Marlboro crashing to the mat, dazed. Pimpovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marlboro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pimpovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marlboro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Marlboro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pimpovic, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pimpovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Pimpovic sends Marlboro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pimpovic is motioning to the referee to let Marlboro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pimpovic fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Marlboro to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Marlboro looks to clinch but Pimpovic throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Marlboro taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aleks Pimpovic!
A victorious Aleks Pimpovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.