PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Marquet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vukovic has chosen Yellow Claw - DJ Turn It Up as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Marquet
vs
Vukovic

181 cm
21
184 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Pitt Nutrition 160Q!
Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Marquet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Milan Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukovic avoids the body shot from Marquet.
Marquet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marquet throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Milan Vukovic has been cut.
Marquet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vukovic.

Marquet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Vukovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Marquet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vukovic keeps working.

Marquet is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marquet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vukovic has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic wants to improve his position but Marquet is controlling well.
Marquet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vukovic's head.
Marquet trying to control from half guard but Vukovic is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vukovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marquet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marquet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vukovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Marquet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vukovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vukovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marquet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marquet throws a strike but Vukovic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marquet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marquet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marquet is looking to advance position but Vukovic won't allow it.
Marquet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marquet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marquet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Marquet connects with a nice short shot to Vukovic's temple.
Marquet wants to pass the guard but Vukovic is defending well.
Vukovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marquet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquet trying to control from half guard but Vukovic is working away.

Marquet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marquet is looking to advance position but Vukovic won't allow it.
Marquet is working hard here to advance position.
Marquet is trying to control the action in half guard but Vukovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vukovic is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Vukovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marquet is pressing down on Vukovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vukovic is holding on for now.

Marquet is working for a submission of some sort.
Vukovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marquet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquet prevents Vukovic from improving his position.
Vukovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marquet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Marquet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milan Vukovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vukovic throws a leg kick but Marquet checks it.
Henry Marquet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquet throws a hook to the side of Vukovic's head but Vukovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vukovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vukovic misses with a hook to the body
and Marquet counters with a one-two to the body.
Marquet fails with a takedown attempt.
Marquet throws a right hand that Vukovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vukovic also avoids with ease.
Vukovic slips a straight right by Marquet.
Marquet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vukovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marquet throws a looping overhand right but Vukovic ducks down to avoid it.
Marquet misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquet scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marquet throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquet tries to clinch up but Vukovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown but Marquet shows good takedown defense.
Marquet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vukovic's hands.
Marquet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vukovic.
Vukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vukovic lands a jab to the nose.
Henry Marquet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Marquet lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Vukovic sprawling to the canvas. Marquet follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Vukovic hang on?

Vukovic is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henry Marquet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marquet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marquet trying to control from half guard but Vukovic is working away.
Vukovic is looking to control Marquet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vukovic avoid being mounted?
Marquet wants to pass to mount but Vukovic is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marquet stands up and beckons Vukovic to join him on the feet.
Vukovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marquet backs up against the cage.
Marquet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vukovic.
Vukovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marquet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vukovic leaves Marquet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marquet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vukovic manages to avoid it.

Vukovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marquet, pushing him back against the cage.
Marquet lands a hook that snaps the head of Vukovic backwards.

That has opened up Milan Vukovic's cut even more.
Marquet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vukovic can do to turn this around?
Vukovic is trying to push Marquet away but Marquet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Marquet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marquet. That's going to slow Vukovic down.
Marquet scores with a jab. Vukovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Vukovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Marquet drops Vukovic with a right and a left! Marquet comes rushing in but Vukovic regains his composure and manages to keep Marquet in guard.
Vukovic is still in real trouble! Can Marquet finish him?
Marquet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vukovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vukovic looking to control.
Vukovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marquet.
Marquet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marquet trying to control but Vukovic is working from the bottom.
Vukovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Vukovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marquet is pushing down on Vukovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vukovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Marquet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marquet trying to control from Vukovic's half guard. Vukovic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquet trying to control the position from guard on top but Vukovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquet passes Vukovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marquet with the ground and pound but Vukovic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marquet throwing strikes but missing.
Vukovic keeping moving, preventing Marquet from controlling successfully.
Vukovic is pulling down on Marquet's head. It's preventing any offense from Marquet, at least for the moment.

Marquet drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vukovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vukovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vukovic!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Marquet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milan Vukovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Marquet lands a lovely overhand right.
Marquet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marquet drops his hands momentarily and Vukovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Marquet throws a left that rocks Vukovic and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Marquet dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Vukovic regain composure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Marquet is trying to get an arm triangle but Vukovic is defending well.
Vukovic is looking to reverse the position.

Marquet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?
Marquet creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vukovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Marquet seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vukovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Marquet trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.
Marquet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vukovic to see if he's OK.

The cut above Milan Vukovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Marquet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Marquet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marquet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquet throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Milan Vukovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquet has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vukovic!

Marquet moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vukovic has worked his arm free - good work by Vukovic!
Vukovic wants to get back to his feet.
Henry Marquet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marquet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vukovic keeps working.
Vukovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marquet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vukovic tries to bench press Marquet off him but Marquet keeps the position.
Marquet trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marquet takes a little break here. Vukovic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marquet trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vukovic walks into a stiff left hand from Marquet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marquet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marquet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Marquet moves into range and clinches up with Vukovic.
Vukovic can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vukovic throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vukovic wants a takedown but no success here.

Marquet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marquet cracks Vukovic with a good jab.
Vukovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Marquet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marquet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Marquet!
Henry Marquet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.