PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitrij Markus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by Bleed It Out. Markus has chosen 2Pac,Eazy-E,Notorious BIG-I Live and die for tha funk as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Matthews
vs
Markus

185 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

189 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dimitrij Markus!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Markus gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matthews is controlling Markus's trapped leg to prevent Markus from advancing to side control.
Markus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Markus slips a nice elbow through Matthews's hands, connecting with Matthews's forehead.
Matthews trying to control here.
Matthews is doing well to control the position and prevent Markus from advancing to side control.

Markus is working for a submission of some sort.
Markus throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Markus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
Markus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
Markus prevents Matthews from improving his position.
Markus thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Markus is working away from the top position though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matthews misses with the combination.

Markus gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews dodges the ground and pound from Markus.
Matthews wants to control but Markus postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matthews tries to buck Markus off but Markus is having none of it.
Markus lands an elbow.
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markus is nestled in close to Matthews, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matthews is trying to maintain the position but Markus is very close to passing his half guard.
Markus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Markus is looking for a kimura but Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markus to get the leverage.
Markus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews tries to roll over but Markus keeps him under control.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Matthews is pressing down on Markus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Markus is in close to Matthews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Markus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Markus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markus cracks Matthews with a solid left hand.
Markus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Markus working some strikes from top position.
Matthews pulls Markus in close to his closed guard and prevents Markus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matthews is trying to keep Markus in close.
Markus stands up over Matthews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matthews working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Markus fails with the takedown.
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Markus. Markus gets slowly back to his feet.

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.
Markus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Markus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vincent Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrij Markus.

Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Markus.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Markus avoids a wild elbow strike from Matthews.
Markus goes for a takedown attempt but Matthews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Markus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitrij Markus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Markus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Markus in a clinch.
Matthews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matthews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Markus avoids the damage to the body.
Markus being controlled against the cage.
Markus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthews lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markus blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Vincent Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Markus pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vincent Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrij Markus.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Markus or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews which made him look bad.

Markus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Markus is in close to Matthews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markus landing with the ground and pound.
Markus chips away with some ground and pound.
Markus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markus is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus is in close to Matthews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Matthews pulls Markus in to control the position.
Markus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Markus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markus fails with the takedown.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Markus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Matthews!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Markus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews trying to hold on to Markus's head to control him but Markus postures up.
Markus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Markus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Markus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
Markus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Markus is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Markus throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews wants to control but Markus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markus working Matthews over with strikes.
Matthews has hold of Markus's hands but Markus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matthews on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Markus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matthews scores with a few weak punches.
Markus working Matthews over with strikes.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Markus throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markus moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitrij Markus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Markus thows a body shot but no joy.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Vincent Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Markus.
Markus moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews throws a hook but Markus avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Markus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matthews defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Markus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markus looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Vincent Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrij Markus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markus somewhat.
Matthews is looking to clinch.

Markus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Markus raining down shots from the mount!
Markus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matthews is in all sorts of trouble here.
Markus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Markus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Matthews to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Matthews shrugs it off.
Matthews in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Markus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Markus looking to finish Matthews with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matthews!
Markus is landing with some decent strikes but Matthews is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Markus cracks Matthews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Markus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Markus avoids the attempt from Matthews to control.
Matthews is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Matthews wants to control but Markus is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Markus.
Matthews tries to reverse the position but Markus maintains control.
Matthews is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matthews is in all sorts of trouble here.

Markus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
A nice elbow there by Markus.
Matthews is in all sorts of trouble here.
Markus cracks Matthews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Markus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Matthews is surviving well by controlling Markus's body position as best he can.
Markus with a couple of short strikes.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markus on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control but Markus is having none of it.
Markus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Markus lands a heavy elbow.
Markus avoids the attempt from Matthews to control.
Markus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Markus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Markus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vincent Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews is trying to escape the mount.

Markus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Matthews has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Markus is working for a guillotine from mount but Matthews frees his head quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitrij Markus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitrij Markus!