PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Andersson
vs
Markovic

180 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
172 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Max Octane Fight Wear
Voodoo Nutrition

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milo Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic digs a good body shot into Andersson's ribs.
Markovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andersson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersson moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Andersson misses the jab.
Andersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andersson scrambles back to his feet.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
Andersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Andersson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markovic.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andersson throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andersson throws an off balance right hand
letting Markovic counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Andersson misses with an uppercut
and Markovic counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Andersson misses.
Andersson avoids a kick to the body.
Andersson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markovic misses the jab.
Markovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic lands a body shot.
Markovic connects with the punch.
Andersson throws a hook but Markovic avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markovic! But no joy.
Andersson slips a jab from Markovic.
Andersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andersson swings widly with a right hand
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the body.

Andersson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Markovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andersson trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Markovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Andersson working away.

Andersson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Markovic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andersson but great work by Markovic.
Markovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Andersson struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Markovic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Andersson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson trying to control but Markovic postures up.
Markovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Markovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Markovic stands up out of the half guard.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andersson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andersson moves forwards but Markovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Markovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andersson tries to counter with a takedown but Markovic is quick to defend against it.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Markovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andersson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Markovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andersson.
Anders Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Markovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andersson did well to prevent Markovic getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Markovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markovic!
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Markovic scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Andersson.
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic takes one on the button.

Markovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markovic lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson looking to control.

Andersson is looking for a triangle but Markovic pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.

Andersson working for a triangle but Markovic defends it easily.
Andersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markovic.
Markovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Andersson has his foot on Markovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markovic works his way back into a safe position though.

Andersson has his foot on Markovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Markovic cracks Andersson with a solid left hand.
Markovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Markovic trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Markovic throwing strikes from guard but Andersson blocks nicely.
Markovic trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Markovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andersson is proving hard to escape from.
Markovic trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson moves to clinch but Markovic breaks away
and Markovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andersson thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Markovic connects with a body shot that sends Andersson's belly button to the back.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic tries to bum rush Andersson with a series of wild strikes but Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Markovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Markovic throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Andersson misses.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Andersson moves out of range.
Markovic misses with a two punch combination.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Andersson off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic connects with a body shot that sends Andersson's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Andersson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Markovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Andersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markovic.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic lands an overhand right.
Andersson defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.

Markovic gets caught napping as Andersson dives in and scores a takedown. Markovic manages to retain guard.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Markovic is keeping the position.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Markovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andersson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andersson misses with a takedown
and Markovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markovic wants to slow Andersson down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Markovic. That snapped Andersson's head back.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Andersson gets a takedown into half guard.
Markovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Markovic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Markovic is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Andersson covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
Markovic is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Andersson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic punches the canvas rather than the man.
Markovic is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
Markovic scores with punches and elbows.
Markovic throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Markovic punches the canvas rather than the man.
Markovic somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Good control from Markovic.
Markovic lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Markovic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Markovic misses with a punch to the head.
Markovic has the hooks in. Andersson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Markovic not allowing Andersson to control his hands.
Even with his hooks in, Markovic manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Markovic scores with strikes from the back.
Markovic keeps control of the position as Andersson tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic has Andersson flattened out and is raining down punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.

Markovic looking for the choke but no joy.
Can Andersson hold on?! Markovic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Andersson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Andersson is trying to remain composed but Markovic is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Markovic scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Andersson is looking for a way out.

Andersson is rocked!
Andersson is taking damage to the body and head.
Anders Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Andersson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is raining down hard shots and and Andersson has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Milo Markovic!
In his post fight interview, Milo Markovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.