PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Common West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markovic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Struka feat. Reksona - Od Nule. Common West is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Markovic
vs
West

186 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Common West!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
West shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from West misses.
Markovic tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Markovic.
Markovic dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Markovic's head and hops out.

Markovic has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Markovic misses with an elbow over the top.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a right hand that Markovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Markovic also avoids with ease.
West looks winded!
Markovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from West.
Markovic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Markovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Markovic won't allow West to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West has a closed guard, preventing Markovic from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Markovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on West, up you get!

Markovic has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
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!
Markovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Markovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Markovic closes the distance but West moves to the side

and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, West throws an elbow but misses.

Markovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Markovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

West gets to his feet - Markovic follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.
Common West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West scores with a jab.
Markovic tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Markovic swings for the body but West moves out of range.

West clinches up with Markovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Markovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the cage.
West misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for West.
West works on Markovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Markovic trying to stall but West improves his position.
Markovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the cage.
Markovic trying to control the position but instead, West has worked for underhooks and has pushed Markovic into the cage.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West controlling the action here for a moment.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Markovic is trying to stall.
Markovic trying to land knees to the body.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Markovic stalling against the cage.
Markovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
West throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Markovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

West tries to keep at a distance but Markovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
West tries to circle away but Markovic has him pinned against the cage.
West slows down the pace here.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Markovic is keeping busy.
West is breathing heavily.
Markovic is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markovic moves forwards but West connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by West.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet but West drags him back down.
Markovic tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Good control from West.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Markovic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if West gets his way!
West controls the position.
Markovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Common West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Markovic tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
Markovic looking to stall.

Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markovic.
Markovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Markovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

West moves into the clinch.
Markovic keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Markovic successfully pulls guard.
West throws a big right hand that misses.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

West decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Markovic, up you get!
West throws a one two combo.
Markovic tries to clinch there but West circles away.

West clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Markovic's face as he tries 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!
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Markovic won't allow it.
Markovic prevents West from breaking the clinch.
Markovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from West.
West blocks a body shot from Markovic.
A short body shot lands from West as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for West.
West scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Markovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by West as Markovic tries to tie him up.
West trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markovic.
Markovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
West taking a breather.

Markovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by West!
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Common West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Common West!
A relieved looking Common West thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.