PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Moskavony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Maclemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Moskavony could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Maclemore's chin.

Moskavony
vs
Maclemore

195 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
212 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Moskavony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Maclemore!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moskavony dives in and scores a takedown into Maclemore's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moskavony drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maclemore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maclemore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maclemore!

Moskavony tries to buck Maclemore off but Maclemore is having none of it.
Maclemore gets to mount! Moskavony was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Maclemore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moskavony is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moskavony is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maclemore controlling from mount.
Moskavony is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maclemore avoids the attempt from Moskavony to control.
Moskavony is looking to improve his position but Maclemore isn't that keen on the idea.
Moskavony wants to control but Maclemore is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moskavony can't escape the position.
Moskavony slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moskavony is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Moskavony looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moskavony wants to improve his position but Maclemore is controlling well.
Moskavony has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maclemore is working away from the top position though.

Moskavony is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maclemore pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maclemore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Moskavony is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maclemore pulls his head out easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moskavony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maclemore is fending him off so far but Moskavony persists. Nope, Maclemore circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Maclemore finds it's way through Moskavony's defenses.
Moskavony takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maclemore!
Marcus Maclemore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maclemore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maclemore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maclemore cracks Moskavony with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maclemore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Maclemore drops Moskavony with a beautiful combination! Moskavony stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maclemore is looking for the KO!

Moskavony is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moskavony misses with a takedown attempt - Maclemore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oh Moskavony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maclemore's corner calls for a 1-2. Maclemore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moskavony gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maclemore counters with a nice uppercut.
Moskavony seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Moskavony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moskavony shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Maclemore counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moskavony! Maclemore lets Moskavony back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Maclemore throws out a powerful jab.
Maclemore scores with a jab to the body.

Oooooh!!! Maclemore has knocked Moskavony down with a huge combo! Maclemore steps away and waves a wobbly Moskavony back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maclemore measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Moskavony! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Marcus Maclemore!