PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Marak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Platt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Templars of Steele - Hammer Fall. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cameron Platt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Marak
vs
Platt

193 cm
23
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Fast

Apocalypse Clothing

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Marak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron Platt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Platt gets the takedown into side control.
Marak strikes from the bottom but Platt takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Marak is trying to escape the mount.

Platt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marak wants to hold on but Platt pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Platt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Marak has his takedown stuffed

and Platt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marak's guard now.
Marak keeping full guard, as Platt tries to pass.
Marak wants to sweep here but Platt controlling him for the moment.
Marak trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Platt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Platt trying to control but Marak is working from the bottom.
Marak can't keep his opponent in guard - Platt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marak trying to hold on to Platt's head to control him but Platt postures up.
Marak regains full guard. Nicely done.

Marak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Platt preventing the sweep.

Marak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marak is breathing heavily.
Marak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Platt is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platt looking to pass the guard.
Platt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Platt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Platt winds up and cracks Marak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Max Marak has been cut.
Marak tries to roll over but Platt keeps him under control.

Platt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Platt.
Platt is trying to control the action in half guard but Marak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Marak is defending against the submission attempts here by Platt.
Marak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Platt advances to half guard.
Platt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marak keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marak.
Platt wants to control from the top but Marak keeps moving.
Marak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Platt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Platt wants to control from the top but Marak keeps moving.
Platt tries to stand but Marak is controlling from the bottom.
Platt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Platt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Platt cracks Marak with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Platt gets to his feet - Marak follows without any prompting.
Marak doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Platt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marak!
Platt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marak throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Platt wants to take Marak's back but he can't do it this time.
Marak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marak regains half guard.
Marak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Platt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Platt's back!
Platt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Marak off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Platt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Marak working for a choke but Platt is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Platt wants to control his opponent's hands but Marak gets his hands free.

Marak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Platt is defending well though. Marak let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cameron Platt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Marak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Marak has his takedown stuffed

and Platt counters with a takedown into side control.

Platt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marak has escaped the position, nice work there.

Platt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marak sneaks back into half guard.
Platt is looking to advance position but Marak won't allow it.
Marak gets back to full guard.
Marak trying to keep a closed guard but Platt is proving a slippery customer.
Platt is breathing heavily.
Platt trying to control the position from guard on top but Marak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marak is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Platt has momentary wrist control but Marak slips an elbow through the middle.
Platt working a defensive guard here.

Platt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Platt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Marak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Platt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marak is one step ahead there.
Platt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Platt swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Platt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platt connects with a couple of short punches.
Platt wants to control from the top but Marak keeps moving.
Platt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Platt wants to control from the top but Marak keeps moving.

Platt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Platt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Marak is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Platt has his hands clasped together but Marak extends an breaks Platt's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Marak.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Marak!