PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Ghambaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghambaryan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Right Said Fred - I`m Too Sexy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Markman
vs
Ghambaryan

178 cm
23
186 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

188 cm
23
199 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Ghambaryan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markman checks a low kick from Ghambaryan.
Markman checks a low kick from Ghambaryan.

Markman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Markman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Markman landing punches.
Ghambaryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Markman has a good base and remains in mount.
Ghambaryan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Markman.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Markman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ghambaryan wants to hold on but Markman pushes him away.
Markman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Markman 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.
Ghambaryan tries to hold on but Markman postures up.
Ghambaryan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markman looking to finish with strikes here!
Ghambaryan is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambaryan is bucking up trying to escape but Markman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghambaryan is trying to escape the mount.
Markman trying to control but Ghambaryan is having none of it.
Ghambaryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Markman controlling the pace for now.
Markman throwing strikes here but Ghambaryan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Markman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ghambaryan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ghambaryan!
Ghambaryan wants to pass the guard but Markman is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghambaryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Markman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghambaryan is holding on to half guard well.
Markman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Markman prevents Ghambaryan from improving his position.
Markman is taking a breather. Ghambaryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Markman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ghambaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Markman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ghambaryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markman somewhat.
Markman blocks the body kick.
Markman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghambaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markman lands with a good body shot.
Markman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Markman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghambaryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ghambaryan pushes Markman away with a front kick.
Markman jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ghambaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roman Ghambaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ghambaryan.
Markman is breathing heavily.
Ghambaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Ghambaryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghambaryan throws out a powerful jab.
Ghambaryan feints and then cracks Markman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markman down.
Ghambaryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ghambaryan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghambaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markman manages to avoid it.
Markman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghambaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Ghambaryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ghambaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Markman moves out of range easily.
Markman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghambaryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Rory Markman has been cut.
Ghambaryan misses with a leg kick.
Ghambaryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghambaryan.
A punch combination from Ghambaryan misses.
Ghambaryan wants to slow Markman down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghambaryan lands the left hand.
Markman misses with a double jab
and Ghambaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Markman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghambaryan tries to avoid it but Markman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghambaryan to the ground. Ghambaryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ghambaryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan throws a leg kick but Markman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roman Ghambaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghambaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markman.
Nice sprawl there from Ghambaryan as Markman shoots in.
Markman lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghambaryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Markman blocks a leg kick.
Ghambaryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Markman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghambaryan misses with a low kick.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Markman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghambaryan scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ghambaryan lands a big head kick that sends Markman tumbling to the mat! Ghambaryan takes a step backwards and waves Markman back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Markman is rocked!
Ghambaryan steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Markman is out on his feet! Ghambaryan sets himself and nearly takes Markman's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Ghambaryan!
Roman Ghambaryan is the new middleweight champion!