PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexei Markovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Markovic
vs
Samson

205 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

SP Ultimate Nutrition
MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Samson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic sets himself, and Samson steps forward looking for the clinch! Markovic avoids it this time.
Markovic lands a high kick!

It looks like Chuck Samson has been cut.
Samson 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 Samson off to one side.
Markovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Samson is looking to clinch.
Samson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Markovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alexei Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Samson.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Markovic in particular looking to stall.
Markovic wants to free his trapped foot but Samson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Markovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samson keeps working.
Markovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic moves into full mount! Samson won't be happy about that!
Samson is looking to improve his position but Markovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Markovic throwing strikes here but Samson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Samson tries to lock up and control but Markovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Markovic's lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Markovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samson is trying to stand back up but Markovic is controlling him
Markovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Samson trying to control but Markovic postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Samson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Samson manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson working a defensive guard here.
Markovic wants to pass the guard but Samson is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Samson holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Markovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Markovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Samson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markovic.
Samson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samson keeps working.
Samson wants to improve his position but Markovic is controlling well.
Markovic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Samson is trying to maintain the position but Markovic is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Markovic seems to be working for a kimura but Samson defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Markovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Samson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Markovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Samson. Samson gets slowly back to his feet.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Markovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Markovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Samson. Those never looked like landing.
Markovic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Markovic misses with a head kick.

Markovic closes the distance and clinches.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samson can do to turn this around?
Samson is trying to drag Markovic to the mat but Markovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Markovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Samson.
Alexei Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Samson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic pushes Samson away with a front kick.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samson blocks a head kick by Markovic.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Markovic lands but Samson takes it in his stride.
Samson shoots in for a double leg but Markovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Samson shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Samson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson throws a chopping leg kick but Markovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samson.
Samson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markovic defends it nicely.
Alexei Markovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markovic throws a lazy head kick
and Samson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Markovic gets caught flat footed, as Samson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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 wants to get back to his feet but Samson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Samson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet but Samson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Samson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Markovic is not content to let Samson control the position.

That's four 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.

Samson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Samson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Samson trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samson cracks Markovic with a big right hand but Markovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Markovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Samson's cut.
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!

Markovic misses with a head kick.

Samson has Markovic up against the cage in a clinch.

Markovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samson looks for a takedown but Markovic sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Samson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Markovic defends well and Samson ends up having to push Markovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Samson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markovic is fending him off so far but Samson persists. Nope, Markovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexei Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Samson.
Markovic lands with a kick to the temple. Samson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alexei Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson dives in and grabs Markovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markovic pushes down on Samson's head and hops out.
Alexei Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samson has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Markovic closes the distance and clinches.
Markovic gets underhooks to prevent Samson's takedown attempt.
Markovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samson.
Samson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Markovic prevents it.
Markovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Samson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Markovic after a bit of a struggle.
Samson avoiding damage as Markovic throws knees to the body.
Markovic has had enough of the clinch but Samson keeps him there for the moment.

Markovic breaks from the clinch.
Markovic connects with a high kick.
Markovic throws a head kick but Samson moves out of range.
Markovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Samson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Samson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Markovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Markovic prevents the takedown attempt.

Markovic breaks the clinch.
Markovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samson shoots for a takedown but Markovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Samson is looking to clinch.
Markovic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Samson avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Markovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Samson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson tries to buck Markovic off but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Samson seems a little lost for a moment, as Markovic dominates the positioning.
Samson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Markovic's best efforts.

Samson has one foot on Markovic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Samson closes the distance and clinches up with Markovic, looking for a takedown. Samson pushes Markovic against the cage but Markovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Markovic leaves Samson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Markovic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Samson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markovic tries to counter with a takedown but Samson is quick to defend against it.
Chuck Samson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Markovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samson punching from the bottom.
Markovic trying to pass the guard but Samson defending well.

Samson looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Markovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Markovic!
Alexei Markovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.