PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Second Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Second Fist is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Markovic
vs
Fist

178 cm
23
172 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

181 cm
23
182 lbs
8 - 1 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Good gas tank

MayheM sportswear

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 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Milo Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Fist!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist sizes up Markovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist cracks Markovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Fist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fist connects with a crisp jab.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Fist.
Fist misses with a looping right.
Fist slips a jab from Markovic.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fist digs a good hook to Markovic's body.
Markovic throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Markovic - just one landing.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Markovic misses.
Markovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markovic is looking to wear down Fist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.
Fist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Markovic gets a clinch.

Markovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic tries to clinch up but Fist circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Fist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markovic doesn't seem phased though.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Fist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markovic is looking to clinch but Fist is avoiding it.
A left lands for Markovic.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Markovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist misses with a straight right.
Fist throws a shot to the body.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markovic has time to react.
Fist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Fist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Fist might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
Fist with a nice cross.
Fist throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markovic. Markovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Second Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fist tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fist lands with an uppercut that bounces Markovic off the cage and back into range.
Fist tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markovic fails to land the takedown.
Fist throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.

Markovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Markovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Markovic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Markovic prevents Fist from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Markovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fist's legs.
Markovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Markovic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fist is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fist is trying to improve his position.
Markovic scores with punches from side control.
Markovic is looking to take a break and control but Fist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Markovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Markovic crashes against the mat.
Markovic trying to control the position but Fist is working away.
Markovic is trying to ground and pound but Fist uses the momentary lack of control by Markovic to regain half guard.
Markovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Markovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Second Fist will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Markovic.
Second Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Markovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Markovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fist defending well though.
Markovic looks to land a strike but Fist avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Markovic trying to control but Fist is working from the bottom.
Milo Markovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markovic throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markovic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Markovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist is looking to regain half guard here but Markovic keeps moving and retains side control.

Markovic stands up and beckons Fist to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fist.
Markovic throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markovic at a distance.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fist is able to avoid easily.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Fist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Markovic takes one to the side of the head.
Fist connects with a crisp jab.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
A big left from Fist misses.
Fist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic misses the jab.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fist.
Markovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markovic has time to react.
Fist digs a good hook to Markovic's body.
Markovic throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Fist lands a glancing blow to the side of Markovic's head.
Jab by Markovic.
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Fist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markovic stuns Fist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fist slips a jab from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Markovic slips a jab from Fist.
Markovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markovic scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Fist misses.
Markovic clobbers Fist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fist checks a leg kick.
Markovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fist throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Fist throws out a powerful jab.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Markovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fist in his tracks.
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Fist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Fist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic throws a nice looking combination but Fist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markovic cracks Fist with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist lands with an uppercut that bounces Markovic off the cage and back into range.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fist.
Fist cracks Markovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Fist as Markovic shoots in.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist jabs at Markovic's body.
Markovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Fist misses.
Markovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot lands for Fist.
Decent striking displayed by Fist there.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markovic wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
Markovic lands a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Fist there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Second Fist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Markovic moves forwards but Fist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fist jabs Markovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice combination there by Markovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist works Markovic's body with a nice hook.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Fist.
Some wild striking there from Markovic.
Fist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markovic throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
Fist slips a jab from Markovic.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Markovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Markovic tries to clinch up.
Markovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fist's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fist catches Markovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist misses the jab.
Markovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Fist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fist misses the jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Fist.

Markovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Markovic's belly button to the back.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Markovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Markovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fist managing to control the position.
Second Fist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Markovic stopping the sweep attempt from Fist.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Fist keeps moving.
Markovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fist swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milo Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic pushing down on Fist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fist is trying to stand up here but Markovic is controlling him well.
Markovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Markovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Markovic is trying to work for a kimura but Fist is defending well.
Markovic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fist to regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Markovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Second Fist!
Our winner, Second Fist, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Milo Markovic had this to say: 'No shame in losing to the best, back to the drawing board...'.