PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasko Madzarov (ranked 5023 p4p, 4706 weight class) and Douglas Marley (ranked 554 p4p, 544 weight class). The key to victory for Vasko Madzarov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Madzarov
vs
Marley

195 cm
18
247
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
18
263
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Marley!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Madzarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marley wants to sweep here but Madzarov controlling him for the moment.
Madzarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.

Marley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Madzarov drops back looking for a leg! Marley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marley manages to kick Madzarov off! Madzarov jumps back into Marley's guard.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madzarov is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marley can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley pushing down on Madzarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Madzarov looking for submissions off his back.
Marley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Madzarov wants to control but Marley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Madzarov wants to get back to full guard but Marley has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madzarov tries to hold on but Marley pushes him away.
Marley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Madzarov is looking to improve his position but Marley isn't that keen on the idea.
Marley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov wants to control but Marley is having none of it.

Madzarov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marley.
Madzarov is trying desperately to improve position.

Marley looking to secure an arm triangle but Madzarov defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley avoids the attempt from Madzarov to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marley 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
Judge William Gold scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Marley!