PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asbjoern Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorrin Markov (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.

Andersson
vs
Markov

201 cm
27
260 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

188 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asbjoern Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sorrin Markov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andersson moves into range and clinches up with Markov.
Markov tries for a takedown but Andersson manages to get underhooks.
Andersson working Markov over with knees to the body.
Markov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Markov avoids it.
Andersson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Sorrin Markov has been cut.
Andersson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Markov looks gassed!
Andersson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson lands a knee to the head.
Andersson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markov's face.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andersson.
Markov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asbjoern Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sorrin Markov.
Andersson crunches a lovely knee into Markov's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andersson obliges.
Andersson lands a good knee to the midsection. Markov won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andersson.
Knees to the body from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Andersson to work.
Markov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andersson obliges.
Markov has Andersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Markov goes for a takedown attempt but Andersson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Markov shoots for a takedown but Andersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sorrin Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersson sprawls well. He's pushed Markov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Markov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersson swivels and escapes.

Andersson clinches.
Markov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andersson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andersson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Markov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andersson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andersson missing with knees to the body.
Andersson is looking to control Markov's arms but Markov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andersson has his back to the cage.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Markov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andersson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Markov is defending well for now.
Andersson gets underhooks to prevent Markov's takedown attempt.
Andersson landing knees to the body.
Andersson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Markov wants a takedown but no success here.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
Markov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andersson looking to stall.
Markov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andersson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andersson is pushing Markov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Markov blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andersson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Markov looks for a takedown but Andersson sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markov.
Markov looks for a takedown but Andersson sprawls well.
Markov fails with a takedown attempt.
Andersson throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.

Markov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andersson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Markov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andersson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Markov's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson won't allow Markov to pass to mount.
Markov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andersson gets full guard.
Andersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andersson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson is looking to advance position but Markov won't allow it.

That's four 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.
Andersson is taking a breather. Markov 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.
Markov tries to kick Andersson off but Andersson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson controlling the action here.
Markov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asbjoern Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sorrin Markov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Markov shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Andersson darts in and clinches Markov up against the cage.
Andersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andersson landing knees to the body.
Andersson crunches a lovely knee into Markov's ribcage.
Markov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Markov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Markov wants a takedown but no success here.
Asbjoern Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sorrin Markov.
Andersson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markov's face.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Markov blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Andersson.
Andersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Markov avoids the damage to the body.
Andersson lands a knee to the head.
Andersson is pushing Markov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andersson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andersson stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markov wants a takedown.
Andersson scores a nice knee to the body.
Andersson trying to land knees to the body.
Markov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersson prevents it.
Markov fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andersson walks away with a smile on his face. Markov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Andersson moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Markov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Markov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersson prevents it.
Andersson stops a takedown attempt from Markov.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Markov blocks it with crossed arms.
Markov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersson prevents it.
Andersson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Markov blocks it with crossed arms.
Asbjoern Andersson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Markov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersson prevents it.
Markov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersson prevents it.
Markov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andersson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Markov takes a knee right on the jaw!

Markov jumps guard and drags Andersson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markov looking to control.
Andersson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Andersson wants to stand but Markov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Markov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andersson but Andersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Andersson moves into the clinch successfully.
Andersson working Markov over with knees to the body.
Andersson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markov's face.
Markov pushes off an throws an elbow but Andersson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andersson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Markov.
Markov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Andersson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andersson crunches a lovely knee into Markov's ribcage.
Andersson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Markov is defending well for now.
Markov wants a takedown but no success here.
Andersson landing knees to the head.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Markov blocks it with crossed arms.
Markov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andersson working Markov over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andersson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andersson connects with a high kick.

Markov tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Markov avoids it.
Andersson stops a takedown attempt from Markov.
Andersson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Markov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andersson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Markov goes for a takedown attempt but Andersson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Andersson has Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Markov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andersson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asbjoern Andersson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sorrin Markov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Andersson drives through and clinches with Markov against the cage.
Markov wants a takedown but no success here.
Andersson lands a knee to the head.
Andersson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markov's face.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Markov avoids it.
Markov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Markov goes for a takedown attempt but Andersson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asbjoern Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sorrin Markov.
Some wild striking there from Andersson.

Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson lands a good knee to the midsection. Markov won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Markov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Markov manages to end up in side control.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Markov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov tries to move to mount but Andersson blocks the move with his legs.
Andersson tries to buck Markov off but Markov is having none of it.

Markov has hold of Andersson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Andersson seems comfortable defending it but Markov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Andersson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Andersson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Markov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sorrin Markov!