PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Markinen (ranked 23355 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 3906 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Markinen
vs
Thermandin

182 cm
20
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
49
202 lbs
31 - 15 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Markinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Twelf Thermandin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermandin.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thermandin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermandin.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Markinen darts in trying to clinch

and Thermandin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thermandin.
Thermandin is standing up over Markinen. Markinen looks to escape but Thermandin dives into side control.

Thermandin stands up and beckons Markinen to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Markinen is looking to clinch but Thermandin is avoiding it.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markinen defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Markinen misses.
Decent striking displayed by Markinen there.
Markinen tries to clinch but Thermandin moves out of range.
Markinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Markinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermandin prevents a body shot from Markinen.
Markinen misses with a body punch.
Thermandin wants a takedown but no success here.
Thermandin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermandin blocks an uppercut.
Markinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Markinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oscar Markinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twelf Thermandin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markinen lands with a right to the head.
Thermandin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Markinen works on Thermandin's body with a couple of short punches.
Markinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markinen throws a head punch that misses.
Markinen misses with the head strike.
Thermandin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markinen lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermandin blocks an uppercut.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermandin.
Thermandin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Markinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Markinen as the two fighters clinch.
Markinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermandin blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermandin.
Markinen lands an uppercut.
Markinen misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markinen.
Markinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markinen tries to work over Thermandin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markinen misses with a body punch.
Markinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markinen misses with some punches.
Markinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markinen works on Thermandin's body with a couple of short punches.
Markinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markinen throws a head punch that misses.
Thermandin looking for a takedown.
Markinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermandin controls his hands.
Markinen tries to throw a body punch but Thermandin avoids it by throwing Markinen back against the cage.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermandin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermandin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermandin.
Markinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermandin's elbow.
Thermandin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermandin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Markinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thermandin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Markinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thermandin can do to turn this around?
Thermandin walks into a left hand.
Markinen swings widly with a right hand

and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Markinen is trying to escape back to his feet but Thermandin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Markinen wants to get back to his feet but Thermandin drags him back down.
Markinen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
What can Markinen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markinen is trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite having Markinen's back, Thermandin says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Markinen seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Markinen looks to land a right hand but Thermandin moved out of range.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Markinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Thermandin circles away.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen closes the distance looking to clinch

and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Markinen is working an open guard so Thermandin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Markinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thermandin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Markinen wants to clinch up but Thermandin keeps it at a distance.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oscar Markinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markinen.
Markinen throws out a loose jab but Thermandin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thermandin keeps the fight on the outside.
Markinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thermandin's head backwards.
Markinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markinen tries to clinch

and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Markinen tries to kick Thermandin off in order to stand up. Thermandin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markinen wants to get back to his feet but Thermandin is dominant here and he's now got Markinen's back!
Thermandin is riding his opponent, not letting Markinen buck him off.
Markinen is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin controls the action.
Markinen is trying to get back to his feet but Thermandin has full control of the position and if anything, Markinen has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markinen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Thermandin decides to stand up.
Thermandin swats away the attempt to clinch by Markinen.

Markinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twelf Thermandin 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. And we move into the final round!

A jab lands there for Markinen.
Thermandin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markinen throws out the jab.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Thermandin swats away the attempt to clinch by Markinen.
Thermandin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markinen.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen throws a jab when Thermandin was well out of range.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Twelf Thermandin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thermandin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermandin tries to move into range but Markinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Markinen misses with a straight right.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Markinen misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thermandin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markinen misses with an uppercut. Thermandin saw that one coming.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markinen throws a series of punches but Thermandin moves out of range.
Markinen lands an overhand right.
Markinen wants to clinch

and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markinen won't be happy with that.
Markinen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Markinen is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thermandin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Markinen doesn't escape.

Thermandin decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Markinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Thermandin moves out of range as Markinen strikes.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markinen moves in looking to clinch but Thermandin pushes him off.
Oscar Markinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Markinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen tries to bum rush Thermandin with a series of wild strikes but Thermandin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thermandin swats away the attempt to clinch by Markinen.
And Thermandin tries to counter it with a takedown but Markinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markinen clobbers Thermandin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markinen wants to clinch up but Thermandin keeps it at a distance.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thermandin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markinen wants to clinch but Thermandin slips to the side

and Thermandin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Markinen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thermandin manages to move to mount!

Thermandin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Thermandin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thermandin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markinen.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markinen connects with a body shot that sends Thermandin's belly button to the back.
Thermandin ducks under a wild hook from Markinen.
Thermandin keeps the fight on the outside.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen cracks Thermandin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Thermandin 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Markinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Markinen!
Oscar Markinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.