PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastyn Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markovic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jimmy Cornett - Rollin 81. Dall has chosen Beast as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Markovic
vs
Dall

168 cm
32
139 lbs
19 - 7 - 3

170 cm
26
148 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markovic pinned against the cage. Markovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Markovic keeps Dall at a distance using the push kick.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markovic.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dall!
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Dall throws a push kick but Markovic slaps the foot to one side.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Dall.

Dall scores with a takedown into Markovic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic pulls Dall in to control the position.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Dall won't allow Markovic to sweep him here.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Markovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Markovic is looking to improve his position.

Markovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
Dall is looking to advance position but Markovic won't allow it.
Dall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markovic defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Markovic is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
Markovic looks like he's trying to stand up.

Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
Dall wants to take a breather but Markovic is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Dall misses with a hook
and Markovic counters with a low kick, right behind Dall 's knee.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markovic throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markovic slips under a jab from Dall.
Markovic cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Dall feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
A clash of legs there as Markovic blocks the low kick.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Markovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Markovic tries to avoid it.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markovic digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Markovic defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Markovic's head backwards.
Markovic stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Markovic is looking to wear down Dall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markovic is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Dall just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarkovic.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Zoran Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Markovic throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall lands a high kick!
Dall moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Markovic defends well and Dall ends up having to push Markovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Markovic slips a straight right by Dall.
Good standup being displayed there by Markovic as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Markovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markovic misses with a shot to the body
and Dall counters with a nice kick to the body.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markovic delivers a nice body kick.
Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Markovic throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Markovic only half commits.
Dall misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic throws a head kick that Dall semi-blocks.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Markovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Dall looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Markovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Markovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Markovic. That snapped Dall's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall checks it well.
Dall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markovic lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
Dall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markovic.
As Dall backs away, Markovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.

Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Markovic's guard.

Markovic pushes Dall off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dall throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Markovic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markovic.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Markovic cracks Dall with a good jab.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Dall fakes the leg kick and cracks Markovic in the body.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markovic.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Markovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Markovic misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Markovic lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Markovic. That snapped Dall's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic scores with a kick to the body.
Markovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall fails to land with a series of punches.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Markovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Markovic cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but Markovic gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the cage.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall misses with a low kick as Markovic jumps back.
Dall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDall.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Crunch! Markovic slams his shin into Dall's torso.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markovic stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Markovic scores with a push kick.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Markovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall shoots in but Markovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zoran Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dall is looking to chop away at Markovic's legs.
Markovic lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Markovic cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Markovic.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Markovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markovic jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Dall.
Markovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markovic's waist but Markovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Dall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
After winning the bout, Zoran Markovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.