PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tsutomu Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoran Markovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Miyazaki
vs
Markovic

165 cm
25
147 lbs
14 - 6 - 2

168 cm
24
139 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Tsutomu Miyazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyazaki is looking to clinch but Markovic is avoiding it.
Miyazaki throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyazaki is looking to clinch but Markovic is avoiding it.
Miyazaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miyazaki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miyazaki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Markovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miyazaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches up with Markovic, looking for a takedown. Miyazaki pushes Markovic against the cage but Markovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches up with Markovic, looking for a takedown. Miyazaki pushes Markovic against the cage but Markovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markovic thumps Miyazaki with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Markovic.
Markovic jabs Miyazaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyazaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miyazaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markovic is fending him off so far but Miyazaki persists. Nope, Markovic circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsutomu Miyazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Miyazaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Markovic tries to roll over but Miyazaki keeps him under control.
Markovic is looking to escape.
Miyazaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Markovic moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miyazaki passes into half guard.
Miyazaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Markovic wants to improve his position but Miyazaki is controlling well.
Markovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Markovic.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markovic holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Markovic controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Markovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyazaki. Miyazaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markovic scores with a nice body kick.
Miyazaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Miyazaki checks it.
Miyazaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic catches Miyazaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic stuffs the takedown.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Miyazaki checks a leg kick.
Markovic scores with the left hand. Miyazaki knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markovic defends it nicely.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miyazaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Miyazaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miyazaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markovic pinned against the cage. Markovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Miyazaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Miyazaki's body. Miyazaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Markovic 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.

A nice leg kick lands there from Markovic.
Markovic throws a low kick but Miyazaki avoids it.
A solid body kick from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miyazaki on the side of the head.
Miyazaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markovic defends it nicely.
Miyazaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markovic circles away.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyazaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Miyazaki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markovic. That one must have hurt.
Markovic scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic lands a front kick.
Markovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miyazaki in his tracks.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsutomu Miyazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Markovic punishes Miyazaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl out of it but Miyazaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zoran Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Miyazaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miyazaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Markovic trying to control but Miyazaki postures up.
Markovic is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic is looking to escape.
Markovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyazaki is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Markovic is trying to stand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyazaki at a distance.
Miyazaki misses with a body shot.
Markovic with a hook.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Markovic gets caught napping as Miyazaki dives in and scores a takedown. Markovic manages to retain guard.
Markovic wants to improve his position but instead Miyazaki has moved into half guard.
Miyazaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miyazaki stops Markovic from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is looking to improve his position.
Miyazaki is pressing down on Markovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Markovic is holding on for now.
Miyazaki wants to stand up but Markovic has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.
Miyazaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Markovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Miyazaki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Markovic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyazaki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Markovic doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miyazaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Miyazaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markovic's waist but Markovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miyazaki off to one side.
Markovic thows a body kick. Miyazaki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No luck for Miyazaki with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Markovic as Miyazaki shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsutomu Miyazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyazaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyazaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Miyazaki.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Miyazaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Markovic. That snapped Miyazaki's head back.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markovic connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Markovic.
Miyazaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Miyazaki misses with a takedown attempt - Markovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Markovic there.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markovic throws a head kick that Miyazaki semi-blocks.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Miyazaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miyazaki tries to clinch there but Markovic circles away.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miyazaki momentarily.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markovic.
Miyazaki looks for a takedown but Markovic sprawls well.
Miyazaki ducks right into an uppercut from Markovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Miyazaki with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Miyazaki blocks a head kick by Markovic.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Miyazaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miyazaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markovic lands an overhand right.
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miyazaki will feel that in the morning.
No luck for Miyazaki with that takedown attempt.
Markovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miyazaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Markovic enables Miyazaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Markovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Markovic wants to stand and escape but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Miyazaki postures up.
Miyazaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markovic wants to stand but Miyazaki is controlling the position.
Markovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miyazaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Markovic sprawls well initially but Miyazaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miyazaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Markovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markovic manages to get to full guard.
Miyazaki trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Tsutomu Miyazaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miyazaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
In defeat, Tsutomu Miyazaki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bukkake soikoon!'.