PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy has chosen Mienteme as his entrance music. Igor Crazy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Markov
vs
Crazy

176 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

175 cm
28
175 lbs
8 - 7 - 2

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Crazy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Crazy.
Markov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crazy.

Crazy steps into range and cracks Markov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Markov flops backwards and Crazy dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Markov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crazy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Crazy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy tries to free his leg and advance position but Markov is retaining full guard.
Crazy works over Markov with some ground and pound from guard.
Crazy wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.
Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crazy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markov wants to sweep but no luck.
Crazy controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Igor Crazy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Markov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Crazy.
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
Crazy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Crazy swings around for an armbar but Markov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crazy's guard.
Crazy keeping full guard, as Markov tries to pass.

Markov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crazy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Markov, into his guard.
Crazy sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crazy's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov postures up in Crazy's guard and throws a big left but Crazy blocks it.
Markov stands and throws Crazy's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Markov swings around for an armbar but Crazy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Markov's guard.
Crazy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Markov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crazy is one step ahead there.
Crazy controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.

Igor Crazy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Crazy misses.
Crazy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Markov throws a push kick but Crazy slaps the foot to one side.
Markov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Markov lands a body shot.
Crazy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crazy leaves Markov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Markov misses with a takedown attempt

and Crazy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Markov's guard.
Markov is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crazy trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Markov looking for a sweep. Not yet Markov, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Crazy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Crazy was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Crazy has closed the distance and engaged Markov in a clinch.
Markov tries to pull guard but Crazy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov fails to pull guard.
Markov tries to pull guard but Crazy won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Markov is trying to pull guard but Crazy has him pressed against the cage.
Crazy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Markov is defending well for now.
Crazy trying to land knees to the body.
Markov jumps guard but Crazy stands there with Markov around his waist. Markov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Crazy dominated that round.
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.

Crazy throws the left hand but Markov avoids the punch easily.
Crazy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Crazy.

Markov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markov lands in his opponent's guard.
Crazy keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Markov advances position into side control!

Markov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crazy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Markov's guard! Nice work there by Crazy!
Crazy throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy stands and throws Markov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Markov is being controlled here.
Crazy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markov keeps working.
Markov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markov trying to remain calm as Crazy controls from the top position.
Crazy working away.
Crazy is looking to take a break and control but Markov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markov parries the strikes from Crazy easily there. Crazy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Markov to escape.
Markov is not content to let Crazy control the position.
Markov tries to buck Crazy off but Crazy is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazy wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Crazy working away.
Crazy wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Markov is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy keeps moving and retains side control.
Crazy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Markov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crazy looking to control but Markov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crazy wants to pass the guard but Markov is defending well.
Markov has hold of Crazy's hands but Crazy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crazy in particular looking to stall.
Crazy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crazy slows the pace down in half guard.
Crazy is keen to just control but Markov is a slippery customer.
Crazy working the head and body with strikes.

Crazy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Markov sees it coming and defends easily.

Crazy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Markov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crazy.
Markov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crazy is working away from the top position though.
Igor Crazy has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov wants to improve his position but Crazy is controlling well.
Crazy is keen to just control but Markov is a slippery customer.
Crazy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crazy is looking to advance position but Markov won't allow it.
Markov is looking for a sweep. Crazy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crazy connects with a nice short shot to Markov's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markov won't allow Crazy to pass to mount.
Markov tries to get to full guard but Crazy has control of the leg.
Crazy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Markov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Crazy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Crazy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crazy throws a jab but it's blocked by Markov.
Markov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crazy lands a leg kick that knocks Markov off balance momentarily.
Crazy throws a low kick but Markov moves out of range easily.
Crazy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Crazy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crazy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markov takes a swing at Crazy's ribcage but misses.
Markov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crazy defends it nicely.
Crazy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crazy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crazy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markov's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazy throws a low kick, looking for Markov's leg but Markov calmly moves out of range.
Igor Crazy seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crazy defends it nicely.
Crazy lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Markov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Crazy and Markov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Crazy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Crazy!
A very excited looking Igor Crazy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.