PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexei Markovic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Markovic
vs
Clark

205 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by Markovic.
Markovic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Markovic swinging wildly here.

Clark shoots in and bounces Markovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Markovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark postures up in Markovic's guard and throws a big left but Markovic blocks it.
Clark told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Markovic has wrist control.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clark pushing down on Markovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clark trying to mount his opponent but Markovic defends it.
Clark trying to control from half guard but Markovic is working away.
Clark thows a huge punch but Markovic dodges it nicely.
Clark is nestled in close to Markovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clark stops Markovic from getting back to his feet.
Clark content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark winds up and cracks Markovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Clark.
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. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Markovic's temple.

It looks like Alexei Markovic has been cut.

Markovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Clark.
Markovic is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Alexei Markovic's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clark lands a nice short elbow.

Alexei Markovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Clark trying to pass the guard but Markovic defending well.

Clark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Markovic to stand up.
Clark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Markovic enables Clark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Markovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clark lands a couple of digs.

Jeez, Alexei Markovic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexei Markovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Clark!