PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor OShea (ranked 2571 p4p, 311 weight class) and Lazar Markov (ranked 3277 p4p, 378 weight class). The key to victory for Conor OShea has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

OShea
vs
Markov

210 cm
29
180 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazar Markov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markov with the counter takedown but OShea avoids it easily.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by OShea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OShea.
OShea connects with a crisp jab.
OShea looks to land a combination but Markov avoids it well.
OShea thuds a left hand into Markov's body.
OShea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markov.
OShea throws a big counter combination but Markov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
OShea leaves Markov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OShea looks to land a combination but Markov avoids it well.
Markov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conor OShea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazar Markov.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

OShea decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea looking for a sweep. Not yet OShea, not yet.
Markov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markov throwing strikes from guard but OShea blocks nicely.
OShea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OShea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OShea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markov stops OShea from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markov postures up.
Markov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OShea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markov throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Markov throws a strike but OShea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Markov keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
Markov wants to stand and escape but OShea is having none of it.
Our spies down at at Star Studded Beef inform us that Markov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
OShea wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OShea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OShea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
OShea works to advance to full mount. Markov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
OShea landing strikes from the mount and Markov is in trouble!
Markov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
OShea trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov is desperately trying to improve his position but OShea has a good base and remains in mount.
Markov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by OShea.
OShea misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Markov blocking the ground and pound.
Markov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
OShea looking to ground and pound but Markov is blocking nicely.
OShea with a couple of short strikes.
Markov tries to reverse the position but OShea maintains control.
Markov taking shots to the head.
OShea throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
OShea will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OShea landing shots from mount.
Markov is looking to improve his position but OShea isn't that keen on the idea.
OShea connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
OShea is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Markov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Markov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OShea looking to ground and pound but Markov is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
OShea misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Markov landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Markov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
OShea is looking to take a break and control but Markov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OShea wants to pass the guard but Markov is defending well.
Markov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Markov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OShea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OShea postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.

Markov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markov is on top in guard.

Markov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor OShea dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Markov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
OShea scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
OShea is looking to land body kicks.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OShea throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
OShea tries to clinch up.

Markov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. OShea quickly recovers to half guard.
Markov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OShea's head.
Markov lands strikes from half guard.
OShea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markov can do to turn this around?
OShea regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Markov.
Markov stops OShea from standing up.

Markov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but OShea manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Markov has OShea in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.

Markov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. OShea presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

OShea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markov.
OShea lands a big head kick that sends Markov to the canvas! OShea follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor OShea!
Conor OShea bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.