PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy
vs
Marx

194 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

177 cm
29
174 lbs
27 - 10 - 3

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Marx!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marx as he jumps to the side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marx.

Marx is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's half guard.
Marx trying to control from Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's half guard. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy keeping moving, preventing Marx from controlling successfully.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marx tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marx trying to control but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx postures up in Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's guard and throws a big left but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy blocks it.
Marx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has momentary wrist control but Marx slips an elbow through the middle.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is keeping the position for now.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marx must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marx wants to control from the top but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has his foot on Marx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marx works his way back into a safe position though.
Marx keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's head.
Marx scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marx lands a couple of elbows.
Marx landing some decent shots from guard.
Marx wants to control from the top but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy keeps moving.
Marx throwing strikes from guard but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has momentary wrist control but Marx slips an elbow through the middle.
Marx postures up and lands a big shot to Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's brow.
Marx is working Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marx stacks Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marx!
Marx landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's face as Marx controls the position.
Marx lands some shots froms side control.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy regains half guard.
Marx trying to pass the guard but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx working Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy over with strikes.
Marx thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marx scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marx lands strikes from half guard.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marx is looking to take a break and control but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marx throws a strike but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Marx dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy gets caught napping as Marx dives in and scores a takedown. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy manages to retain guard.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is looking for a triangle but Marx pushes his legs off easily.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy keeping moving, preventing Marx from controlling successfully.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has momentary wrist control but Marx slips an elbow through the middle.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marx defends well.
Marx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marx landing with the ground and pound.
Marx with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marx throwing strikes but missing.
Marx postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marx stands up over Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mark Marx has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marx postures up in Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's guard and throws a big left but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy blocks it.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marx is working Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marx wants to control from the top but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy keeps moving.
Marx is working Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx misses with a head shot. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marx looking to pass the guard.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy working for submissions but it's allowed Marx to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marx lands a nice short elbow.
Marx trying to control the action but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marx scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
Marx winds up and cracks Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Marx.
Marx thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marx is in close to Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marx with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is looking for a triangle but Marx pushes his legs off easily.
Marx throwing strikes from guard but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy blocks nicely.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Marx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marx. Marx obviously looking to wear him down.
Marx lands with a hook. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marx wants it to stay on the feet.

Marx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's guard.
Marx landing some decent shots from guard.
Marx trying to control but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working from the bottom.
Marxis looking to pass into half guard but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is in guard.
Marx pulls Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marx looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marx looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marx!
Marx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marx scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy to see if he's OK.
Marx lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marx has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!
Marx landing strikes, looking to finish!
Marx postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looks a forlorn figure.
Marx putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy tries to reverse the position but Marx maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx lands with some strikes.
Marx with good strikes from the mount here!
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is in a horrible position here. Marx smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marx lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marx with good strikes from the mount here!
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy working to try and regain half guard.
Marx lands a big elbow.
Marx has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's face.
Marx landing punches.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is rocked!
Marx lands a big elbow - Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Marx!
In his post fight interview, Mark Marx started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.