|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Markiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmond Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markiewicz comes into the arena with Twista-Victory or death blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
23
245 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
|
190 cm
21
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cory Markiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edmond Honda!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markiewicz as he avoids it easily.
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Honda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Markiewicz trying to hold on to Honda's head to control him but Honda postures up.
Honda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Markiewicz taking some punishment here, with Honda in his half guard.
Markiewicz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Honda.
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Honda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Honda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda slips a nice elbow through Markiewicz's hands, connecting with Markiewicz's forehead.
Honda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Honda lands a nice short elbow.
Honda trying to advance position but Markiewicz counters by regaining guard.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markiewicz wants to get back to his feet but Honda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Honda pushes down on Markiewicz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Honda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markiewicz tries to get to full guard but Honda has control of the leg.
Honda working Markiewicz over with strikes.
Honda working over Markiewicz with some ground and pound. Markiewicz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Honda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Honda trying to pass the guard but Markiewicz defending well.
Honda looks gassed!
Honda working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markiewicz is trying to control but can't.
Honda slips a nice elbow through Markiewicz's hands, connecting with Markiewicz's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Honda connects with a nice short shot to Markiewicz's temple.
Honda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Markiewicz is trying to get back to full guard.
Markiewicz wants to control but Honda is keeping busy.
Honda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Markiewicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda working the head and body with strikes.
Markiewicz is trying to stand.
Honda working the head and body with strikes.
Honda slips a nice elbow through Markiewicz's hands, connecting with Markiewicz's forehead.
Honda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Honda drops an elbow to the side of Markiewicz's head.
Honda lands strikes from half guard.
Markiewicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Honda working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Honda lands a nice short elbow.
Markiewicz taking some punishment here, with Honda in his half guard.
Honda working Markiewicz over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda lands with a punch from half guard.
Honda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Honda connects with a nice short shot to Markiewicz's temple.
Honda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Honda working Markiewicz over with strikes.
Honda controlling the pace.
Honda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Markiewicz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Honda scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Honda moves nicely into side control.
Honda landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Honda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Honda rushes Markiewicz and presses him up against the cage.
Markiewicz tries to pull guard but Honda holds him up against the cage and eventually Markiewicz drops back down to his feet.
Honda scores with a shot to the side of Markiewicz's head.
Honda jumps guard and drags Markiewicz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Markiewicz stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.
Honda manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markiewicz is desperately trying to improve his position but Honda has a good base and remains in mount.
Honda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda is landing with some decent strikes but Markiewicz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Honda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Honda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Honda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Honda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Honda working the ground and pound effectively.
Honda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markiewicz wants to hold on but Honda pushes him away.
Honda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markiewicz is desperately trying to improve his position but Honda has a good base and remains in mount.
Edmond Honda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markiewicz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Honda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda controlling the pace for now.
Honda looking to finish Markiewicz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Markiewicz!
Markiewicz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Honda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Honda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Honda scoring with strikes but Markiewicz is staying in there.
Honda landing strikes, looking to finish!
Markiewicz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Honda won't let Markiewicz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Honda cracks Markiewicz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Honda cracks Markiewicz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Honda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Honda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Honda lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Markiewicz is bucking up trying to escape but Honda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Honda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Markiewicz is desperately trying to improve his position but Honda has a good base and remains in mount.
Markiewicz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Honda scoring with strikes but Markiewicz is staying in there.
Honda has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Markiewicz's face.
Honda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Honda working Markiewicz over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markiewicz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Markiewicz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Honda landing punches.
Honda lands a big elbow.
Honda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Honda.
Honda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Markiewicz tries to buck Honda off but he can't manage it.
Markiewicz is trying desperately to improve position.
Honda lands a nice shot to the head.
Markiewicz tries to reverse the position but Honda maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Honda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Honda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Honda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Markiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Honda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Markiewicz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markiewicz has his takedown stuffed
and Honda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Honda works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Honda stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Markiewicz throws up his legs and catches Honda in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Honda tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Markiewicz! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cory Markiewicz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
