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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ned Flanders is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Constantine Markakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Flanders!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flanders is looking to clinch but Markakis is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markakis.
Markakis drives through and clinches with Flanders against the cage.
Flanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Markakis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Constantine Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Flanders.
Markakis tries to clinch
and Flanders counters with a shoot takedown. Markakis fights it but they end up in guard.
Flanders wants to control from the top but Markakis keeps moving.
Flanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Markakis is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markakis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flanders stopping the sweep attempt from Markakis.
Markakis wants to stand but Flanders is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markakis is keeping the position for now.
Markakis looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markakis takes the fight into the clinch.
Flanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Markakis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flanders goes for a takedown attempt but Markakis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Markakis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Markakis closes the distance and clinches.
Flanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Markakis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Markakis tries to stall but Flanders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Markakis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Markakis is looking to break free of the clinch but Flanders has double underhooks.
Markakis prevents the takedown attempt.
Flanders decides to pull guard.
Flanders looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Markakis has picked Flanders up and slammed him! Flanders can't keep hold of the triangle and Markakis manages to pass to side control!
Flanders looks gassed!
Markakis gets to mount! Flanders was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Flanders is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis tries to control but Flanders wriggling away.
Flanders is trying to reverse the position but instead Markakis has taken his back - oops!
Markakis has the hooks in. Flanders is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Markakis controlling the positon.
Markakis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Flanders knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Flanders for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flanders rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Flanders is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Markakis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Markakis's back!
Flanders is looking for a choke. Markakis gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Markakis manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Markakis trying to control but Flanders is working from the bottom.
Markakis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ned Flanders will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Markakis darts in trying to clinch
and Flanders counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Markakis's guard now.
Flanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Markakis is retaining full guard.
Markakis is looking to stand up but Flanders isn't so interested in that idea.
Flanders wants to pass the guard but Markakis is keeping the position.
Flanders wants to control from the top but Markakis keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Markakis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Markakis has escaped and now he's on top!
Flanders is breathing heavily.
Flanders throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Markakis escapes and throws Flanders's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Flanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Markakis trying to control the action but Flanders is working from the bottom.
Flanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markakis wants to control but Flanders is keeping him busy.
Flanders is trying to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Markakis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markakis has managed to clinch.
Markakis is pressed up against the cage. Flanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markakis down to the mat. Markakis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Markakis wants to clinch
and Flanders counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Markakis!
Markakis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Flanders is pressing down on Markakis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Markakis is holding on for now.
Flanders is looking for a kimura but Markakis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flanders to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markakis trying to control but Flanders postures up.
Flanders looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Markakis is trying to control but can't.
Flanders wants to work for an arm triangle but Markakis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Markakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Flanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Markakis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flanders shoots in and drives through. Markakis sprawls well.
Flanders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markakis can pounce on him.
Markakis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flanders counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markakis gets underhooks to prevent Flanders's takedown attempt.
Constantine Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Flanders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flanders tries for a takedown but Markakis manages to get underhooks.
Markakis tries to land knees in the clinch but Flanders avoids the damage to the body.
Flanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Markakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Flanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markakis is pressed up against the cage. Flanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markakis down to the mat. Markakis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Markakis looks to clinch
and Flanders counters with a shoot takedown. Markakis fights it but they end up in guard.
Markakis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markakis is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markakis is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markakis trying to control but Flanders is working from the bottom.
Flanders throws his legs up looking for a submission but Markakis uses it to pass to side control.
Markakis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flanders keeps working.
Flanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flanders is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders wants to get back to full guard.
Markakis not doing much here.
Flanders looking for submissions off his back.
Constantine Markakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markakis trying to control the action but Flanders is working from the bottom.
Flanders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flanders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markakis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flanders looking to control.
Flanders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markakis is one step ahead there.
Markakis controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Flanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flanders winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Flanders!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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