PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Glascoe (ranked 3018 p4p, 360 weight class) and Alexey Markov (ranked 3692 p4p, 480 weight class). Evan Glascoe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Glascoe
vs
Markov

196 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
223 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Organic Nutrition

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Glascoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov throws a combination that misses
and Glascoe counters with a solid body kick.
Markov connects with the punch.
Glascoe ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glascoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glascoe.
Glascoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Markov throws a hook to the side of Glascoe's head but Glascoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Glascoe misses its target.
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Glascoe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Glascoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glascoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glascoe slips a straight right by Markov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glascoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markov throws a chopping leg kick but Glascoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Glascoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markov finds it's way round the side to connect with Glascoe's head.
Glascoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Markov.
Good shot there by Markov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glascoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Glascoe moves away and avoids it.
Glascoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Glascoe moved out of range.
Glascoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markov.
Glascoe tries to counter with a takedown but Markov is quick to defend against it.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Glascoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markov.
Markov throws the left hand but Glascoe avoids the punch easily.
Glascoe tries to counter with a takedown but Markov is quick to defend against it.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Glascoe moved out of range.
Glascoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markov sprawls and moves away.
Markov lands with a hook. Glascoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glascoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markov throws the left hand but Glascoe avoids the punch easily.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Glascoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Glascoe tries to move into range but Markov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glascoe moves away from the strike by Markov.
Markov misses with an uppercut

and Glascoe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Glascoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glascoe postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
Markov keeping full guard, as Glascoe tries to pass.
Glascoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glascoe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Markov has Glascoe pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Glascoe ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Glascoe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markov scores with a three punch combo!
Markov misses with a straight left.
Glascoe moves away from the strike by Markov.
Markov lands a jab to the head.
Markov misses with a right hand
enabling Glascoe to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Markov. That snapped Glascoe's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Markov as he connects with a hook.
Markov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Glascoe.
Glascoe feinted with a counter takedown.
Markov misses with a lunging right hand
and Glascoe counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Markov throws the left hand but Glascoe avoids the punch easily.
Markov throws an off balance right hand
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glascoe shoots for a double leg takedown but Markov sprawls well. He's pushed Glascoe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Markov misses with a hook. Glascoe ducked under it nicely.
Markov misses with a looping right.
Markov swings for the body but Glascoe moves out of range.
Glascoe misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Markov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glascoe tries to counter with a takedown but Markov is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Markov scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Markov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glascoe.
Glascoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markov sprawls and moves away.
Markov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markov lands a jab.
Glascoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glascoe moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Markov looks to land a left hand but Glascoe moved out of range nicely.
Markov scores with a hook to the body. Glascoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glascoe ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Glascoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glascoe moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Glascoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markov misses with a hook.
Markov punishes Glascoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Markov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glascoe has time to react.
Glascoe ducks under a wild hook from Markov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markov throws a series of punches but Glascoe moves out of range.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glascoe staying out of range there.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Glascoe.
Glascoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexey Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glascoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glascoe lands with a right hand.
Glascoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Glascoe is just out of range.
Glascoe misses with a head kick.
Glascoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Markov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses with a lunging right hand

and Glascoe lands a stunning uppercut that sends Markov to the mat!

Markov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glascoe controlling the action here.
Markov is still in real trouble! Can Glascoe finish him?
Glascoe is nestled in close to Markov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Markov is looking for a sweep. Glascoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markov seems to have recovered his senses.

Glascoe is trying to work for a kimura but Markov is defending well.
Markov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Markov is refusing to be controlled, as Glascoe sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.

Glascoe is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Markov as he works his way to full guard.
Markov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glascoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Markov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glascoe is one step ahead there.
Glascoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markov has his hands on Glascoe's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Markov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glascoe misses with a wild body shot.
Glascoe tries to move into range but Markov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glascoe slips a jab from Markov.
Glascoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glascoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Glascoe digs a good body shot into Markov's ribs.
Glascoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markov misses with a straight right.
Glascoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexey Markov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Glascoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markov scores with a body shot.
Markov throws the left hand but Glascoe avoids the punch easily.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glascoe slips under a jab.
Markov throws a predictable looking body shot

and Glascoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markov won't be happy with that.

Glascoe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glascoe is trying to ground and pound but Markov uses the momentary lack of control by Glascoe to regain half guard.
Markov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Glascoe seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Glascoe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Glascoe is trying to control. Markov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Glascoe wants to free his trapped foot but Markov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glascoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Markov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markov tries to get to full guard but Glascoe has control of the leg.
Glascoe trying to control the action but Markov is working from the bottom.
Markov trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Glascoe there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glascoe controlling the action here.
Glascoe is looking to advance position but Markov won't allow it.

Glascoe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Evan Glascoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Glascoe connects with a nice short shot to Markov's temple.
Markov is positioning himself well to prevent Glascoe advancing to mount.
Glascoe is looking to take a break and control but Markov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evan Glascoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Glascoe is working for a submission of some sort.
Glascoe is nestled in close to Markov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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.

Glascoe is working for a submission of some sort.
Glascoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Glascoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Markov is just riding it out for now. Glascoe eventually gives up the hold.
Glascoe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Glascoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov gave a mention to Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).