PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedjeljko Markovic (ranked 3311 p4p, 4393 weight class) and Taistelu Jaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaska has chosen Taistelu Jaska Theme from youtube as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Markovic
vs
Jaska

189 cm
28
205
10 - 13 - 0

192 cm
25
217
6 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nedjeljko Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taistelu Jaska!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaska! But no joy.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaska.
Markovic tries to work over Jaska's front leg with a kick but Jaska checks it.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaska.
Jaska throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at Sparks mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Markovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaska eats them both and turns towards Markovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jaska moves out of range of the leg kick from Markovic.
Jaska looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Jaska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaska! But no joy.
Markovic takes a swing at Jaska's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Markovic lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic throws a low kick, looking for Jaska's leg but Jaska calmly moves out of range.
Jaska flicks out a counter leg kick but Markovic steps away.
Jaska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Markovic as Jaska shoots in.
Markovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaska just manages to avoid it.
Jaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Jaska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Jaska shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jaska showed some decent athleticism there.
Markovic pushes Jaska off but Jaska dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is looking to get back to his feet here but Jaska is keeping cool and he's managed to take Markovic's back.
Jaska has the hooks in. Markovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jaska throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
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!
Jaska scores with punches from the back.
Jaska punches the canvas rather than the man.

Markovic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Markovic is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic breaks Jaska's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Markovic postures up.
Jaska bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Markovic's guard.

Markovic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jaska uses it to pass to side control.
Markovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jaska is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Jaska there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Markovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Jaska landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jaska throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Jaska has a good base and remains in mount.
Jaska raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jaska looking to ground and pound but Markovic is blocking nicely.
Markovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Markovic tries to get out of the position.
Markovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jaska is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Markovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Markovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taistelu Jaska will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jaska shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jaska was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Markovic wants to get back to his feet but Jaska is dominant here and he's now got Markovic's back!
Jaska gets his hands free as Markovic looks to control.
Jaska is punishing Markovic with some ground and pound.
Markovic covering up well under a series of strikes from Jaska.
Jaska struggling to land strikes to the head as Markovic covers up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jaska looking for the choke from the back.
Markovic covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jaska scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Markovic is looking for a way out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Markovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jaska.
Markovic trying to control the action but Jaska just sinks the hooks in.

Jaska tightening his grip on Markovic, looking for the choke.
Markovic trying to get back to his feet but Jaska is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaska missing with strikes from the back.
Markovic tries to escape but Jaska has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jaska punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jaska throwing sloppy strikes.
Jaska misses with an elbow to the head.
Jaska has the hooks in. Markovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Jaska looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Markovic taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taistelu Jaska!
In his post fight interview, Taistelu Jaska started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.