PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darko Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon has chosen United Booty Foundation as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Markovic
vs
Gordon

195 cm
26
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darko Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darby Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at Shitty Training Facility (Product Recall) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Gordon finds it's target.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon throws a front kick that sends Markovic stumbling back into the cage.
Gordon connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Darko Markovic has been cut.

Gordon connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Markovic to the floor! Gordon dives in looking for the finish!

Markovic is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gordon.
Oh Markovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Markovic.
Gordon postures up in Markovic's guard and throws a big left but Markovic blocks it.
Gordon landing with the ground and pound.
Gordon won't allow Markovic to sweep him here.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markovic seems to have got his legs back now.

Markovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markovic keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.
Gordon throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Markovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon.
Gordon with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markovic is on top in guard.
Gordon wants to stand but Markovic is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon is controlling Markovic's posture.
Gordon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Markovic won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Markovic throwing strikes but missing.
Markovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic prevents Gordon from getting back to his feet.
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gordon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Markovic controls the pace.
Gordon controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Darby Gordon.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Markovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gordon cracks Markovic with a good jab.
Markovic throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gordon.
Markovic misses with a two punch combination.
Markovic misses with a hook.

That's four 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!
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon slips a straight right by Markovic.
Gordon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Markovic is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Markovic misses with a wild combination.

Gordon moves into the clinch.

Gordon breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gordon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gordon lands with a slapping head kick.
Markovic misses with a looping right.

Gordon clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darko Markovic's cut.
That's time! Markovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Markovic throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Gordon clinches up with Markovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Markovic in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gordon cracks Markovic with an uppercut from hell and Markovic crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Gordon's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Darko Markovic's cut is getting worse.
Gordon postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Markovic covers up, he's hurt! Gordon keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gordon and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gordon can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.