PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus MullHoland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Vladamir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

MullHoland
vs
Vladamir

190 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus MullHoland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Vladamir!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MullHoland scores with a takedown into Vladamir's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vladamir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vladamir has MullHoland pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladamir looking for a sweep. Not yet Vladamir, not yet.
MullHoland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vladamir wants to get back to his feet but MullHoland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MullHoland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
MullHoland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladamir trying to control the position here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Vladamir clinches.

Vladamir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MullHoland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vladamir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MullHoland somewhat.
Marcus MullHoland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MullHoland is breathing heavily.

Vladamir lands a left and a right that send MullHoland crashing to the mat, dazed. Vladamir thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Marcus MullHoland has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MullHoland takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Vladamir darts in and clinches MullHoland up against the cage.

Vladamir pulls guard effortlessly.
Vladamir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vladamir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MullHoland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vladamir is looking to stand up but MullHoland isn't so interested in that idea.
Vladamir looking to hit a scissor sweep but MullHoland is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MullHoland wanted to stand there but Vladamir had control of the position.
Vladamir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MullHoland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vladamir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vladamir cracks MullHoland with a good jab.
Vladamir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vladamir connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent MullHoland tumbling to the canvas! Vladamir pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! MullHoland was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drako Vladamir!