PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preston Vinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Markov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Vinson
vs
Markov

181 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Preston Vinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Markov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Markov has closed the distance and engaged Vinson in a clinch.
Markov working hard to break the clinch.
Vinson fails to pull guard.
Vinson tries to pull guard but Markov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Vinson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Markov postures up in Vinson's guard and throws a big left but Vinson blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov looking to sit in guard and control but Vinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov working a defensive guard here.
Markov wants to stand and escape but Vinson is having none of it.
Vinson won't allow Markov to sweep him here.
Vinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Markov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Markov striking off his back but it's not causing Vinson any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov is looking to sweep but instead, Vinson has passed into half guard.

Markov is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinson.
Markov works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markov is on top in guard.

Markov postures up.
Markov is pushing down on Vinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Markov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Markov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vinson's thigh. Vinson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Markov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinson is keeping the position for now.
Vinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Markov controls the pace.
Markov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markov wants to pass the guard but Vinson is keeping the position.
Vinson is controlling Markov's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vinson keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vinson moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Markov tries to clinch but Vinson is having none of it.
Markov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vinson counters with a left and a right that stings Markov.
Markov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinson.

Markov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Markov tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinson is retaining full guard.
Markov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinson keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Markov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vinson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Markov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Markov seems content to control.
Vinson is staying active underneath Markov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov wants to pass to mount but Vinson is defending the position.
Markov wants to stand up but Vinson is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vinson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markov tries to clinch up but Vinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Markov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinson sprawls well. He's pushed Markov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vinson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Markov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vinson, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Markov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Markov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vinson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Markov wants to stand but Vinson is controlling the position.

Markov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinson is aware though and is defending well.
Markov controls Vinson momentarily but Vinson frees himself.
Vinson working some strikes from top position.
Vinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vinson stopping the sweep attempt from Markov.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vinson stands and steps away. Markov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Markov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vinson tries to pull guard but Markov won't allow it.
Markov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vinson tries to pull guard but Markov holds him up against the cage and eventually Vinson drops back down to his feet.
Vinson is trying to pull guard but Markov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Vinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markov to keep the fight standing.
Vinson tries to pull guard but Markov holds him up against the cage and eventually Vinson drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov missing with knees to the body.
Markov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Markov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vinson prevents Markov from breaking the clinch.
Markov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Markov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Markov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markov just stands there and leans against the cage.

Markov pulls Vinson into guard.
Markov looking to control.
Fedor Markov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vinson throwing strikes from guard but Markov blocks nicely.
Vinson wanted to stand there but Markov had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov looking to control.
Vinson won't allow Markov to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markov looking for a sweep. Not yet Markov, not yet.
Markov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markov misses with a double jab
and Vinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Markov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vinson jumps guard but Markov stands there with Vinson around his waist. Vinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Vinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Markov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vinson.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Markov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Markov trying to control but Vinson is working from the bottom.
Markov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vinson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Markov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markov is on top in guard.

Markov content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinson keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.

Vinson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markov chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedor Markov.
I've got Markov 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Markov!