PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Porunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mac
vs
Porunov

190 cm
26
190 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

190 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Markus Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Porunov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mac moves into the clinch successfully.

Mac breaks the clinch.
Porunov slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Porunov.
Mac tries a head kick but it misses.
Mac feints a jab promting Porunov to slip. Mac then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Porunov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mac misses with a series of wild punches.

Mac fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Porunov sprawls well initially but Mac persists and gets the takedown into half 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.
Porunov is looking for a sweep. Mac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac wants to get back to his feet.
Mac trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porunov tries to roll over but Mac keeps him under control.
Mac is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Porunov manages to get to full guard.
Porunov is trying to keep Mac in close.
Porunov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mac!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Porunov wants to control the pace but Mac is squirming around nicely.
Porunov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Porunov avoids the attempt from Mac to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac is controlling an arm, preventing Porunov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Porunov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mac has worked his arm free - good work by Mac!
Mac being controlled for a moment.

Mac throws Porunov to one side and escapes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Mac. Those never looked like landing.

Porunov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mac trying to control here.
Porunov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porunov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Porunov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Porunov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Mac 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.

Mac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Porunov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mac to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mac throws a series of punches but Porunov moves out of range.
Markus Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porunov needs to keep his hands up - Mac had a free shot at his head there.
Porunov misses with a straight left.
Mac throws a series of punches but Porunov avoids them all with ease.
Mac lands a glancing blow to the side of Porunov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac misses with a looping right.
Porunov shoots in but no luck this time.
Porunov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Markus Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Porunov.

Porunov dives in and scores a takedown into Mac's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porunov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porunov wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Porunov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mac is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mac has escaped and now he's on top!
Mac won't allow Porunov to sweep him here.

Mac gets to his feet - Porunov follows without any prompting.
Sloppy strikes from Mac. Those never looked like landing.
Porunov dodges the punch combination from Mac.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac misses with a combination

and Porunov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Porunov seems to be working for a kimura but Mac defends the submission attempt.

Porunov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mac has managed to free his arm - good work.
Porunov trying to control the action but Mac is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac tries to kick Porunov off but Porunov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Porunov tries to stand and escape but Mac actually recovers to full guard.
Mac wants to stand but Porunov is controlling the position.
Porunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Porunov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Markus Mac will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!

Porunov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac but Mac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Porunov dives in and grabs Mac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac pushes down on Porunov's head and hops out.
Porunov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.
Markus Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Porunov.
Porunov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Porunov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac sprawls well. Mac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Porunov gets slowly back to his feet.

Mac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porunov, pushing him back against the cage.
Porunov fails to pull guard.

Mac breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac misses with a few strikes there.
Mac throws a series of punches but Porunov avoids them all with ease.
Porunov blocks a leg kick.
Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markus Mac is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Porunov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Porunov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.
Mac thows a body shot but no joy.
Porunov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac sprawls well. Mac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Porunov gets slowly back to his feet.
Porunov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac throws a head kick that misses.
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac swinging wildly here.
Markus Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac lands a nice looking body shot.

Mac pushes Porunov up against the cage in a clinch.

Porunov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mac is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Porunov to the mat. Porunov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Mac wants to stand and escape but instead Porunov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Porunov wants to stand and escape but instead Mac has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac postures up.
Porunov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mac kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Markus Mac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Porunov looking for a guillotine here but Mac defends easily.
Porunov wants to hit a switch here but Mac passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Porunov there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porunov is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Mac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Mac!
An out of breath and clearly excited Markus Mac thanked ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).