PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordechai Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diskoteka avaria-Nebo. 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.

Kvasov
vs
Marx

185 cm
39
202 lbs
29 - 34 - 1

193 cm
38
270 lbs
29 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordechai Marx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasov blocks a head kick by Marx.
Marx throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kvasov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kvasov misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Marx releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice combination there by Kvasov.

It looks like Mordechai Marx has been cut.
Kvasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Kvasov.
Kvasov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marx moves away from the strike by Kvasov.
Marx misses with a looping right.
Marx throws a jab but it's blocked by Kvasov.
Kvasov is looking for a counter combo.
Kvasov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Marx.
Marx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kvasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kvasov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kvasov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marx eats them both and turns towards Kvasov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marx tries a head kick but it misses.
Marx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx takes a swing at Kvasov's ribcage but misses.
Kvasov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kvasov lands a nice hook to Marx's body. Marx takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kvasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marx.
Kvasov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marx scores with a body shot.
Kvasov misses with a wild combination.
Marx throws a head kick that misses

and Kvasov counters with a crisp one two that drops Marx! Kvasov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Marx to his feet! Marx is in big trouble!
Marx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marx.
Kvasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kvasov misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvasov digs a good hook to Marx's body.
We've been told by Kvasov's head coaches at KY GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kvasov misses with a two punch combination.
Marx throws out a counter right but Kvasov avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Marx's coach down at V Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marx's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marx scores with a decent looking hook.
Kvasov scores with a hook.
Kvasov throws a sloppy head kick and Marx moves out of range easily.
Kvasov connects with a body shot.
Kvasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Marx takes a swing at Kvasov's ribcage but misses.
Kvasov tries to bum rush Marx with a series of wild strikes but Marx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marx scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marx tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kvasov defends well and Marx ends up having to push Kvasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kvasov tries to land a front kick but Marx steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Kvasov.
Kvasov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marx looks winded!
Kvasov connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kvasov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kvasov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Marx drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kvasov follows Marx to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kvasov!
A relieved looking Roman Kvasov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.