PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drevin Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Alexey Markov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alexey Markov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Markov
vs
Bell

187 cm
19
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Juggernaut And Gladiators

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drevin Bell!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Bell tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Markov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell lands with a nice combination. Markov backs away looking to recover.
Markov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Markov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bell backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov throws a low kick but Bell avoids it.
Bell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Markov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bell circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markov, right into the meat.
Bell takes one on the button.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markov.
Markov looks to land a body kick but Bell moved away.
Markov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov misses with a double jab
and Bell counters with a two punch combo.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Bell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markov defends it well.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Markov counters with a left to the body.

Markov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov throws a big right hand that misses.
Markov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Markov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markov stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov sizes up Bell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Markov misses.

Markov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Markov controls from within his opponent's guard.

Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markov is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markov tried to counter with a leg kick but Bell avoided it.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bell enables Markov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell keeping full guard, as Markov tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Markov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Markov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bell shoots in but no luck this time.
Bell has a takedown stuffed.
Alexey Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drevin Bell.
Markov looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.
Markov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Markov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Markov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Markov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Markov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markov throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Markov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markov.
Alexey Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Markov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Markov.
Markov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.
Markov lands with a nice body punch.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Markov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bell quickly recovers to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Markov looking to control but Bell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markov controlling the pace for now.

Markov working for a guillotine from mount but Bell is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bell fails with the takedown
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov throws a wild body kick that Bell sees coming a mile off.
Bell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Drevin Bell has been cut.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markov works Bell's body with a nice hook.
Markov lands with a shot to the body.
Markov thumps Bell with a low kick.

Bell feints and as Markov raises his hands in defense, Bell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Markov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Markov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard.

Markov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markov defends it easily.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two 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.
Markov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Markov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.

Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexey Markov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell tries for a takedown but Markov circles away easily
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Markov cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Alexey Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell ducks right into an uppercut from Markov.
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markov. Markov obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with a double jab
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the liver by Markov. Beautiful body shot.
Markov scores with a body shot.
Bell throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markov stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexey Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drevin Bell.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Markov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Markov is now in half guard.
Drevin Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!