PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 6336 p4p, 391 weight class) and Alan Markov (ranked 21854 p4p, 417 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Markov's choice of entrance music: Blackway & Black Caviar - What's Up Danger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Prevot
vs
Markov

164 cm
32
153 lbs
12 - 21 - 0

172 cm
23
158 lbs
3 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guilhaume Prevot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Markov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prevot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good exchange - Markov coming out on top.
Nice cross by Markov.
Prevot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Prevot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prevot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markov.
Markov scores with a hook.
Prevot tries to clinch but Markov moves out of range.
Markov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Prevot if he has to take too many more of those.
Guilhaume Prevot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prevot fails with an attempt to clinch.

Prevot moves into the clinch.
Prevot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Markov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Markov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markov lands a nice shot to the body.
Prevot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markov has him pressed against the cage.
Markov lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevot looking to stall.

Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Prevot is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Prevot is looking to clinch.
Prevot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov throws a head kick that half lands.
Markov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markov sprawls well. Markov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prevot gets slowly back to his feet.
Markov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prevot has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov lunges at Prevot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prevot's hand.
Prevot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prevot tries to clinch but Markov moves out of range.
Markov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markov.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markov sprawls well. Markov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prevot gets slowly back to his feet.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prevot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prevot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Markov.
Prevot misses with an uppercut
and Markov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alan Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov thuds a left hand into Prevot's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Markov dodges the punch combination from Prevot.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markov feints and then cracks Prevot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Prevot down.
Markov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Prevot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prevot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markov counters with a body kick that stops Prevot in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prevot tries to clinch up.
Markov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prevot momentarily.
A solid body kick from Markov.
Crunch! Markov slams his shin into Prevot's torso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prevot thows a leg kick but Markov checks it
and Markov counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from Markov tenderised Prevot's leg. Prevot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Markov jabs Prevot right on the nose. Prevot blinks but takes it well.
Prevot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Prevot clinches up against the cage.
Markov pushes Prevot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Prevot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prevot jumps guard but Markov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Prevot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Prevot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Markov controlling from the top position.
Markov is looking to stand up but Prevot won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Markov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Prevot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markov.
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prevot.
Prevot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prevot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by Markov - just one landing.
Prevot wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot moves forwards but Markov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevot fails with the takedown
and Markov counters with a right hand to the body.
Prevot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markov with a jab.
Markov thumps Prevot with a low kick.
Markov feints and then cracks Prevot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Prevot down.
Prevot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Prevot tries for a takedown but Markov circles away easily
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prevot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Prevot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Prevot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prevot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markov.
Markov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Markov.
Prevot throws an off balance right hand
and Markov counters with a leg kick.
Alan Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markov thumps Prevot with a low kick.
Prevot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markov can pounce on him.
Prevot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Markov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markov jabs Prevot right on the nose. Prevot blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markov.
Markov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Markov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prevot momentarily.
Prevot throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prevot shoots in looking for a takedown. Markov tries to sprawl out of it but Prevot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prevot tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Markov 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.
Prevot closes the distance and clinches up with Markov, looking for a takedown. Prevot pushes Markov against the cage but Markov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prevot walks into a jab.
Markov lands with a shot to the body.
Markov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markov with a nice cross.
Prevot misses with a head kick.
Guilhaume Prevot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Markov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markov.
Jab, jab by Markov - just one landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Markov.
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!
Prevot throws a combination that misses
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prevot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markov duly obliges.

It looks like Guilhaume Prevot has been cut.
Markov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prevot's hands.
Markov lands a two punch combo.
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markov connects with a leg kick. Prevot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Markov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov scores with a hook to the body. Prevot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prevot walks into a jab.
Prevot with a poor takedown
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guilhaume Prevot's cut.
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!

Markov lands the left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prevot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Markov - the referee stops the clock and Prevot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Markov. Prevot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab from Markov.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prevot's sensitive parts.
Prevot tries to clinch up.
Markov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Prevot tries to clinch there but Markov circles away.

Prevot gets a double leg takedown into Markov's guard.

Markov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Markov lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Markov.
Prevot is trying to pull guard but Markov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Markov.
Markov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
Markov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.

Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markov connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prevot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markov scores with a punch to the head.
Prevot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markov lands a jab to Prevot's midsection.
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch but Markov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prevot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Prevot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markov.
Prevot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Prevot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markov tests Prevot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markov with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.
Prevot dives in for a single leg takedown but Markov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov connects with a solid leg kick.
Prevot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prevot misses with a takedown attempt
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prevot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prevot.
Markov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prevot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prevot scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Markov - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Markov coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prevot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Prevot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prevot takes one to the chin there.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prevot's sensitive parts.
Markov connects with a single shot there.
Prevot misses with a few strikes there.
Markov works Prevot's body with a nice hook.
Alan Markov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prevot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markov.
Guilhaume Prevot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov tests Prevot's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Prevot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Prevot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Markov manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Markov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Markov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Markov!
An out of breath Alan Markov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.