PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sin (ranked 3419 p4p, 352 weight class) and Lazar Markov (ranked 4181 p4p, 413 weight class). Lee Sin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lazar Markov's chin.

Sin
vs
Markov

180 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazar Markov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin misses with a body shot.

Markov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sin is trying to defend but Markov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Markov is pressing down on Sin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sin is holding on for now.
Markov blocks the strikes from Sin.
Sin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markov.
Sin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markov.
Markov working over Sin with some ground and pound. Sin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sin moves into full guard.
Sin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markov manages to get himself to full guard.

Sin distracts Markov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Markov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin distracts Markov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Sin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Markov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sin's body to avoid the submission. Sin has instead reached around Markov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Sin!
In his post fight interview, Lee Sin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.