PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benga Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ZULU WARRIOR. Vadim Markov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Banga
vs
Markov

210 cm
18
281 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
263 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Arcticus University: London
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benga Banga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Vadim Markov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banga as he avoids it easily.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Banga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banga misses with a series of wild punches.
Vadim Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Banga gets a clinch.
Banga tries a body shot but Markov blocks it.
Markov can't break the clinch.
Banga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Banga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Banga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov tries to break free but Banga pushes him back against the cage.
Banga presses Markov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banga has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov wants to get back to striking at distance but Banga won't allow it.
Banga lands with a right to the head.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markov blocks a body shot from Banga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banga.
Markov can't break the clinch.
Markov throws a head punch that misses.
Banga scores with a hook to the body.
Banga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markov.
Banga lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Banga.
Banga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Markov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markov looks winded!
Banga lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Banga - that landed with a thud.
Banga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovs head.
Banga prevents Markov from breaking the clinch.
Banga lands with a short shot to the head.

That has opened up Vadim Markov's cut even more.
We've been hearing reports that Banga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Banga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Banga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Banga.
Banga lands a right hand.
Banga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Banga lands with a right to the head.

The cut above Vadim Markov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Banga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Banga lands a body punch.
Markov takes a shot to the head.
Banga lands a hook that snaps the head of Markov backwards.

Banga drops Markov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Markov is rocked!

Vadim Markov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A body shot lands from Banga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Banga finish him?

Banga drops Markov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vadim Markov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benga Banga!
A victorious Benga Banga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.