PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Markova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollor Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ollor Nothing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Markova
vs
Nothing

190 cm
19
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Deadly Venom Nutrition

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baldomir Markova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ollor Nothing!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Markova scores with a takedown into Nothing's guard.
Nothing is trying to keep Markova in close.
Nothing looking for a sweep. Not yet Nothing, not yet.
Nothing looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nothing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markova manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nothing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nothing won't allow Markova to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nothing wants to pass the guard but Markova is keeping the position.
Markova keeping moving, preventing Nothing from controlling successfully.
Markova wants to sweep here but Nothing controlling him for the moment.
Nothing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nothing is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nothing postures up in Markova's guard and throws a big left but Markova blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Markova fails to land the takedown.

Markova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Markova showed some decent athleticism there.
Markova trying to control from Nothing's half guard. Nothing has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Markova tries to free his leg and advance position but Nothing is retaining full guard.
Markova works over Nothing with some ground and pound from guard.
Markova stopping the sweep attempt from Nothing.
Nothing is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markova cracks Nothing with a solid left hand.
Markova 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.
Markova is looking to work some ground and pound but Nothing has wrist control.
Nothing looking to control.

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

Markova decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nothing wants to get back to his feet.
Markova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Markova throwing shots but Nothing is blocking nicely.
Nothing pushes Markova off looking to stand but Markova dives back in and keeps control.

Markova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nothing defends it well.
Markova is breathing heavily.
Markova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nothing trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nothing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nothing keeping full guard, as Markova tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nothing can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nothing keeping moving, preventing Markova from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Nothing as Markova shoots in.

Markova takes the fight into the clinch.
Nothing is trying to break the clinch but Markova has him pressed against the cage.
Markova wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baldomir Markova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nothing stalling.
Markova has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nothing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nothing trying to land knees to the body.
Markova prevents Nothing from breaking the clinch.

Nothing gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Markova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nothing works his foot free and advances to mount.
Markova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markova wants to control but Nothing is having none of it.
Markova bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Markova trying to control but Nothing is working from the bottom.
Markova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nothing looking to control.
Nothing can't keep his opponent in guard - Markova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Markova trying to control from half guard but Nothing is working away.
Markova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Markova drops an elbow to the side of Nothing's head.
Markova controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nothing is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markova trying to control from half guard but Nothing is working away.
Nothing missing with punches from the bottom.
Markova lands with a punch from half guard.
Markova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Markova is tying to control. Nothing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Markova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Markova dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nothing connects with a nice looking jab.
Markova fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Markova with that takedown attempt.
Markova throws a shot to the body.
Nothing misses with a takedown

and Markova counters with a takedown into side control.
Markova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nothing keeps working.
Markova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nothing to see if he's OK.
Nothing throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Nothing manages to work his way to half guard, despite Markova's best efforts.
Markova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nothing with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Markova trying to control from half guard but Nothing is working away.
Markova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nothing with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nothing throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Baldomir Markova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nothing wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Markova.
Markova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nothing strikes from the bottom but Markova uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Nothing sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nothing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Markova is working away from the top position though.
Nothing is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Markova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Markova's back!
Markova breaks Nothing's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nothing wants to sweep but no luck.
Markova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nothing tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Nothing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nothing throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nothing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nothing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nothing cracks Markova with an open hand slap.

Markova is rocked!
Nothing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Markova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nothing dances in with a quick combination. Markova is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nothing snaps Markova's head back. Markova stumbles backwards against the cage. Nothing steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Markova's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Markova just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ollor Nothing!