PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Shady has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Markov
vs
Shady

176 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
176 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Unique Wear and Custom Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Slim Shady!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov misses with a wild combination.
Shady dodges the punch combination from Markov.
Shady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markov.
Markov throws a right and a left that Shady avoids nicely.
No luck for Shady with that takedown attempt.
Markov fails to land with a series of punches.

Markov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shady manages to get back to half guard.

Markov seems to be working for a kimura but Shady defends the submission attempt.

Shady looking for submissions off his back.

Markov seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shady manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Markov trying to control but Shady is working from the bottom.
Markov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shady is keeping the position for now.

Shady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markov defends it easily.
Shady wants to improve his position but instead Markov has moved into half guard.
Markov wants to pass to mount but Shady is defending the position.
Markov is working hard here to advance position.

Shady actively working from the bottom here.
Markov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shady tries to get to full guard but Markov has control of the leg.

Shady actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shady keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shady looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Markov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Markov is working for a submission of some sort.
Markov prevents Shady from improving his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Markov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Markov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov is keen to just control but Shady is a slippery customer.

Markov is looking for a kimura here.
Shady is looking for a sweep. Markov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Shady looking for submissions off his back.
Markov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Markov seems to be looking for submissions.
Markov is trying to control. Shady wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Shady actively working from the bottom here.

Markov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shady is trying to maintain the position but Markov is very close to passing his half guard.
Shady is pressing down on Markov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shady keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.

Shady is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.
Markov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Shady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Markov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shady takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Markov throws the left hand but Shady avoids the punch easily.
Shady takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maxim Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markov lands a body shot.

Shady looking to score a takedown here. Markov is defending well but Shady drives through and ends up in Markov's guard.
Shady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Markov working for a triangle but Shady defends it easily.
Shady scoring with some ground and pound.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Shady is proving a slippery customer.
Shady works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Shady seems to be working for a kimura but Markov defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Markov is just riding it out for now. Shady eventually gives up the hold.

Shady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shady is working for an americana but Markov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Shady was thinking about the submission.

Markov has his foot on Shady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shady works his way back into a safe position though.
Shady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Shady is proving a slippery customer.
Shady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shady looking to pass the guard.
Markov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Markov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shady!
Shady tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markov with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shady tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markov lands a nice shot to the head.
Shady manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Markov is trying to work for a kimura but Shady is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady is looking to control Markov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shady avoid being mounted?

Markov is working for a kimura but Shady is defending it quite comfortably.
Markov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Markov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Markov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shady keeps working.

Markov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markov.

Markov is looking for a kimura but Shady is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markov to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Markov is looking for a kimura here.
Markov wants to control but Shady is keeping him busy.

Markov is looking for a kimura but Shady is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markov to get the leverage.
Markov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shady keeps working.

Shady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Markov is looking for a kimura here.

Shady looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Markov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Shady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shady somewhat.
Markov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shady.
Markov throws a sloppy head kick and Shady moves out of range easily.
Markov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markov sprawls well. Markov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shady gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxim Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Shady.

Markov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Markov looking for a guillotine here but Shady defends easily.
Shady passes Markov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Markov tries to get to full guard but Shady has control of the leg.

Markov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Markov manages to get to full guard.

Markov has his foot on Shady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shady works his way back into a safe position though.

Markov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shady working some strikes from top position.

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!

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

Shady drops back looking for a leg! Markov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markov manages to kick Shady off! Shady jumps back into Markov's guard.
Shady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov working a defensive guard here.
Shady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shady advances to half guard.

Markov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maxim Markov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Shady seems to be working for a kimura but Markov defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady is looking to advance position but Markov won't allow it.
Markov looks like he's trying to stand up.

Shady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markov defends it well.
Markov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shady's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shady's back!

Markov is looking for the choke from the back position but Shady is controlling his hands well.

Markov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shady is defending well though. Markov let's go of the attempt for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Markov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shady is trying to break free.

Markov looking for the choke but no joy.
Markov is hanging on to Shady's back as he tries to escape.
Shady turns into Markov and is now in his guard.
Shady looking to pass the guard.
Markov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now.
Slim Shady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Markov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shady is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Markov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Markov punching from the bottom - just letting Shady know he's still in a fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Markov!
Maxim Markov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Unique Wear and Custom Design, into his post fight interview.