PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Markman
vs
Powers

178 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers misses with a head kick.

Markman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Powers did well to prevent Markman getting side control.
Markman lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Markman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Powers taking some punishment here, with Markman in his half guard.
Powers is trying to stand up here but Markman is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Markman seems content to control.

Markman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Markman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Powers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Markman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Markman lands strikes from half guard.
Powers is trying to stand back up but Markman is controlling him
Powers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Markman lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers taking some punishment here, with Markman in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Markman lands a nice short elbow.
Powers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Markman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Markman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Powers is rocked!
Markman slips a nice elbow through Powers's hands, connecting with Powers's forehead.
Powers is still in real trouble! Can Markman finish him?
Markman not doing much here.
Powers seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markman connects with a nice short shot to Powers's temple.
Markman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Markman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Markman winds up and cracks Powers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Markman working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markman is working for a submission of some sort.
Markman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Powers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Powers is trying to escape back to his feet but Markman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Markman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Markman scoring with punches from side control.
Powers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Markman landing a few strikes.
Markman prevents Powers from escaping the position.
Powers looks gassed!
Markman moves into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is bucking up trying to escape but Markman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Markman lands a big elbow - Powers is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Powers is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rory Markman!