PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bat Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Man
vs
Markman

180 cm
32
179 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

178 cm
27
186 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bat Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Markman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Man did well to prevent Markman getting side control.
Markman is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Markman working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Markman drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.

Man actively working from the bottom here.
Man wants to improve his position but Markman is controlling well.
Markman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man is trying to maintain the position but Markman is very close to passing his half guard.
Markman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Man wants to improve his position but Markman is controlling well.
Markman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Man manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Man has one foot on Markman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Markman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Man is staying active underneath Markman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Markman prevents Man from improving his position.

Man kicks Markman off and gets back to his feet.

Markman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Markman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markman manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Markman is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Markman is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Markman gets full guard.
Markman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man trying to control but Markman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man content to stall in guard here.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markman.

Markman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Markman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Markman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markman passes Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Markman working Man over with strikes.
Man on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Markman wants to pass to mount but Man is defending the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man gets back to full guard.
Man trying to control the position.
Markman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Markman pushing down on Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Man wants to control but Markman is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Markman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Markman has a takedown stuffed.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Markman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man pinned against the cage. Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Man dives in and grabs Markman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markman pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Bat Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man leaves Markman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bat Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Man leaves Markman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markman shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markman circles away.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markman gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Markman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man preventing the sweep.

Markman pushes Man off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck for Markman with that takedown attempt.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Markman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Man!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markman working Man over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man working to try and regain half guard.
Markman avoids the attempt from Man to control.
Markman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Man tries to hold on but Markman pushes him away.
Markman looking to finish Man with some ground and pound. This is bad for Man!
Markman lands a big shot there that rocks Man but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Man is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markman lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Man is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markman postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Man in real trouble here! The ref calls for Man to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Markman!