PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Markus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Faith No More - Be Aggressive. Juan Delgado will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Markus
vs
Delgado

178 cm
24
178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Cobra Kai Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Markus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado stuffs the takedown attempt from Markus. Markus gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Delgado.
Markus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delgado swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Markus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Delgado lands a left and a right that send Markus crashing to the mat, dazed. Delgado thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Markus is rocked!

It looks like Mark Markus has been cut.
Delgado is looking to clinch.
Delgado works over Markus's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Markus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delgado tries to clinch but Markus is having none of it.

Delgado drives through and clinches with Markus against the cage.
Markus seems to have got his legs back now.
The is referee keeping an eye on Delgado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Delgado.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Delgado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Markus looking for a takedown.
Markus tries to pull guard but Delgado holds him up against the cage and eventually Markus drops back down to his feet.
Delgado prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Delgado.
Markus tries to pull guard but Delgado holds him up against the cage and eventually Markus drops back down to his feet.
Markus goes for a takedown attempt but Delgado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Delgado throws a right and a left that Markus avoids nicely.
Delgado jabs at Markus's body.
Delgado is looking to clinch but Markus is avoiding it.
Juan Delgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Delgado.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus shoots for a takedown but Delgado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Delgado throws a hook to the side of Markus's head but Markus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Delgado as he jumps to the side.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Markus. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Horrible takedown by Markus or perhaps it was just good defense by Delgado which made him look bad.
Jab from Delgado.
Markus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delgado avoids it really well and circles away.
Delgado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markus slips under a jab.
Delgado throws a shot to the body.
Delgado throws a right hand that Markus ducks under and follows up with a left that Markus also avoids with ease.
Delgado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Delgado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delgado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markus fails with the takedown.
Juan Delgado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markus fails with the takedown.
Delgado misses with an uppercut. Markus saw that one coming.
Delgado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Delgado as Markus shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delgado misses with a hook.
Markus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delgado avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Delgado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Markus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Markus.
Delgado lands an overhand right.
Delgado throws a shot from downtown. Markus moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Delgado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Markus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delgado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus takes one on the button.
Delgado connects with a single shot there.
Markus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Delgado misses with a straight left.
Markus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delgado tries to clinch up but Markus circles away and keeps his distance.
Markus swats away the attempt to clinch by Delgado.
Delgado misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus shoots in but no luck this time.
Markus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delgado defends it nicely.
A cross from Delgado lands.
Delgado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delgado connects with a body shot.
Markus keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markus ducks under a wild hook from Delgado.
Delgado throws a lazy right hand but Markus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delgado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delgado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delgado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delgado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Delgado.
Markus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delgado as he avoids it easily.
Markus avoids the body shot from Delgado.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horrible takedown by Markus or perhaps it was just good defense by Delgado which made him look bad.
Juan Delgado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delgado lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Delgado misses.
Delgado moves in looking to clinch but Markus pushes him off.
Markus staying out of range there.
Markus fails with a takedown attempt.
Delgado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Delgado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Markus's cut.
That's time! Markus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Markus looks for the body kick but Delgado saw that one coming.
Markus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delgado throws a jab when Markus was well out of range.
Markus shoots in but Delgado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Delgado as Markus shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Markus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delgado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delgado gets caught flat footed, as Markus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Markus wants to pass the guard but Delgado is keeping the position.
Delgado wants to sweep but no luck.
Markus wants to pass the guard but Delgado is keeping the position.

Markus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Delgado looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Delgado looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Delgado!
Delgado wants to control but Markus is keeping him busy.
Delgado controls the position.
Delgado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus tries to bench press Delgado off him but Delgado keeps the position.
Delgado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markus keeps working.
Markus tries to bench press Delgado off him but Delgado keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markus is working hard here to advance position.
Delgado taking a breather here.
Markus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Markus is defending against the submission attempts here by Delgado.
Markus trying to get back to full guard but Delgado takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Markus is looking to improve his position but Delgado isn't that keen on the idea.
Delgado controlling the position easily from mount.
Juan Delgado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markus is trying desperately to improve position.
Mark Markus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delgado controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delgado trying to control but Markus is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Delgado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Delgado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Delgado!