PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipod Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Markovic
vs
Apple

178 cm
20
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
36
180 lbs
5 - 35 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milo Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 35 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ipod Apple!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apple at a distance.
A head kick by Markovic misses

and Apple counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apple as Markovic tries to tie him up.
Apple tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Apple lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Markovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markovic's elbow.
Markovic tries to break free but Apple pushes him back against the cage.
Apple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markovic misses with the head strike.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Markovic controls the action.
Apple misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Markovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Markovic lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markovic tries to stall but Apple uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Apple misses with a body punch.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic tries a body shot but Apple blocks it.
Markovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apple is pushing Markovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Markovic is trying to force a seperation but Apple has the dominant position.
Markovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Markovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Apple.
Markovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apple misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markovic is stalling here.
Apple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Markovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Apple makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Apple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Markovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Milo Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipod Apple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Apple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markovic's efforts to push away.
Markovic looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Apple misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apple breaks the clinch.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Apple tries to clinch but Markovic is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Apple has taken the fight to the clinch.
Markovic trying to control the position but instead, Apple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Markovic into the cage.
Markovic trying to control the position but instead, Apple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Markovic into the cage.
Markovic tries to break the clinch but Apple is controlling the position.
Apple works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Markovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Apple prevents a body shot from Markovic.
Apple tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Apple has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Markovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markovic's efforts to push away.
Apple keeps control of Markovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apple throws a head punch that misses.

Apple breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apple takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markovic works over Apple's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Apple moves into the clinch successfully.
Markovic lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apple is working Markovic over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Markovic is pressed up against the cage. Apple has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markovic down to the mat. Markovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Apple should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Apple tries to clinch up but Markovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Markovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Apple's head.
Markovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Apple rushes Markovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Apple.
Markovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apple.
Nice body punch from Apple - that landed with a thud.
Markovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markovic trying to stall but Apple improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apple slowing the pace effectively.

Apple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Markovic.
Markovic throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Apple clinches.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markovic's elbow.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markovic's elbow.
Markovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Apple.
Apple keeps control of Markovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ipod Apple seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markovic thuds his right hand into Apple's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Apple looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markovic misses with a two punch combination.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Apple moves out of range.

Apple fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markovic, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.

Markovic breaks from the clinch.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Milo Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Apple avoids it well.

Apple has Markovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Apple tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apple throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic.
Apple digs a right hand underneath Markovic's ribcage. Markovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Markovic as the two fighters clinch.

Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick and Apple moves out of range easily.
As Markovic backs off Apple throws a huge counter combo but Markovic manages to avoid it all.
Markovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apple. Apple circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Apple 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apple needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Markovic misses.

Apple moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Apple fails to land.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Apple has eaten all the pies!
Markovic trying to control the position but instead, Apple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Markovic into the cage.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markovic with a nice cross.
Apple moves forwards but Markovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Apple misses with a two punch combination.
Markovic cracks Apple with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Markovic catches Apple with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Markovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Apple darts in and clinches Markovic up against the cage.

Apple breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Markovic misses.
Markovic lands a head shot.
Apple tries to clinch but Markovic moves out of range.

Apple moves into the clinch.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Apple.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Markovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markovic is trying to push Apple away but Apple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Markovic can't break the clinch.

Apple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ipod Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markovic scores with a nice right hand.
Milo Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.

Apple has managed to clinch.

Markovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apple is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic lands a jab to the head.

Apple is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Markovic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Good shot there by Markovic.
Apple is still on wobbly legs! Can Markovic finish him?

Markovic gets tackled into the cage by Apple. Apple maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Apple.
Apple changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Apple seems to have recovered his senses.
Apple tries to clinch but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic with a nice cross.
Markovic drops Apple with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Apple! Markovic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Markovic!
After the fight, Milo Markovic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.