PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Markham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renni De Biasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Markham
vs
De Biasio

178 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Markham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renni De Biasio!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Biasio circles away quickly and effectively.
Markham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Biasio.
De Biasio fails with a takedown attempt.
De Biasio misses with a double jab

and Markham counters with a shoot takedown. De Biasio fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Biasio working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markham stops De Biasio from standing up.
De Biasio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Markham decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Biasio, up you get!
Renni De Biasio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markham.
De Biasio connects with a nice looking jab.
Markham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Markham connects with a solid leg kick.
De Biasio misses with an uppercut. Markham saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Biasio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markham defends it nicely.
De Biasio looks winded!
Markham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Biasio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Biasio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Biasio misses with a leg kick

and Markham counters by moving into the clinch.
De Biasio is trying to push Markham away but Markham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Biasio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Biasio.
Johnny Markham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renni De Biasio.
Markham is working for takedown but De Biasio is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Biasio misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markham wants a takedown.
De Biasio misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Markham has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but De Biasio regains guard immediately.

Markham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Biasio's calf.
De Biasio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markham lands a head kick!
No joy there for Markham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Biasio thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Biasio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Biasio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that De Biasio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Biasio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Biasio misses with a body shot

and Markham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Markham.
Markham wants a takedown.
Markham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markham.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Markham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Markham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Biasio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Markham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Markham has De Biasio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Biasio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Biasio is trying to maintain a safe position but Markham gets an underhook and turns De Biasio into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

De Biasio breaks the clinch.
De Biasio fails to land with a series of punches.
De Biasio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Markham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

De Biasio fails with an attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Markham.
Markham slips a jab from De Biasio.
Markham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Biasio. Markham does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick from Markham lands but De Biasio takes it in his stride.
De Biasio tries to clinch up

and Markham moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Biasio.
Markham tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Biasio throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Biasio just leaning against Markham, taking a breather.
Markham jumps guard but De Biasio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Markham jumps into guard, dragging De Biasio to the mat.

Markham wriggles free and stands up.
Johnny Markham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Biasio misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markham.
De Biasio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Biasio is breathing heavily.
De Biasio misses with a double jab

and Markham counters by moving into the clinch.
Markham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Biasio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Markham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markham goes for a takedown attempt but De Biasio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Biasio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markham walks into a jab.
De Biasio lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from De Biasio misses

and Markham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Biasio throws a punch but it's blocked by Markham.
Markham is looking for a takedown.
De Biasio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Biasio throws an elbow but misses.
De Biasio is trying to force a seperation but Markham has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markham wants to take the fight to the mat but De Biasio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Biasio lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Biasio.
De Biasio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Biasio is looking to break free of the clinch but Markham has double underhooks.
De Biasio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Biasio can't break the clinch.
De Biasio tries to circle away but Markham has him pinned against the cage.
Markham goes for a takedown attempt but De Biasio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Biasio takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from De Biasio misses.
Markham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Biasio's head.
Johnny Markham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Biasio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Biasio throws a head kick that misses.
Markham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Biasio falls off balance throwing a combination

and Markham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Markham.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Markham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markham.
Markham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Markham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Markham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
De Biasio misses with a lunging right hand

and Markham counters by clinching up.
A short right from De Biasio on the inside.
De Biasio tries a body shot but Markham blocks it.
De Biasio is trying to break the clinch but Markham has him pressed against the cage.
Markham is working for takedown but De Biasio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Markham goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Biasio prevents it.
De Biasio misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Biasio is looking to break free of the clinch but Markham has double underhooks.
De Biasio gets underhooks to prevent Markham's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Markham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Biasio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Biasio has had enough of the clinch but Markham keeps him there for the moment.

De Biasio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Biasio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Biasio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Biasio throws a leg kick that is checked

and Markham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Markham tries for a takedown but De Biasio manages to get underhooks.
De Biasio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Biasio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Markham walks away with a smile on his face. De Biasio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Biasio throws a leg kick

and Markham moves into the clinch.
De Biasio tries a knee to the head but Markham blocks it.
De Biasio working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Biasio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Biasio moves in looking to clinch but Markham pushes him off.
De Biasio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markham checks it well.
Markham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Biasio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markham lands with a nice body kick.
De Biasio throws a leg kick that is checked

and Markham moves into the clinch.
De Biasio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Biasio has had enough of the clinch but Markham keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Biasio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markham tries to score a body lock takedown but De Biasio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Markham is working for takedown but De Biasio is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Biasio is pressed up against the cage. Markham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Biasio down to the mat. De Biasio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Biasio misses with a double jab.
De Biasio lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnny Markham is winning the standup battle so far.
Markham connects with a high kick.
Markham scores with a head kick.
Markham is looking to land body kicks.
Markham slips a straight right by De Biasio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Biasio misses with a double jab

and Markham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Markham.
Markham drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Biasio pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Biasio misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnny Markham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Biasio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markham circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Markham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Renni De Biasio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markham lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Markham.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Markham!
Post fight, Johnny Markham took to the microphone: 'Sorry about your damn luck.'.