PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Baker (ranked 5585 p4p, 24893 weight class) and Bo Hell (ranked 658 p4p, 772 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bo Hell enters the cage!

Baker
vs
Hell

210 cm
25
254
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
250
0 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Carnage Clothing

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Markus Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bo Hell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Hell looking for a guillotine here but Baker defends easily.
Baker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baker prevents Hell from getting back to his feet.
Baker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hell, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker works over Hell with some ground and pound from guard.
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker passes Hell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hell trying to control from the bottom.
Baker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

It looks like Bo Hell has been cut.
Baker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hell is not content to let Baker control the position.
Hell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hell wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Hell is looking to control Baker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hell avoid being mounted?
Baker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hell trying to control from the bottom.

Baker is working for a submission of some sort.
Baker wants to advance to full mount but Hell doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hell working a defensive guard here.
Hell wants to stand but Baker is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hell.
Baker misses with a combination

and Hell counters with a single leg into guard. Baker didn't expect that.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hell tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now.
Hell controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.

Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baker defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Hell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hell scores with a nice body kick.

Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baker showed some decent athleticism there.
Hell wants to get back to his feet.
Hell has hold of Baker's hands but Baker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hell is trying to stand up here but Baker is controlling him well.
Baker throwing shots but Hell is blocking nicely.
Hell is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Baker is nestled in close to Hell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hell is trying to stand back up but Baker is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Baker prevents Hell from improving his position.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Baker stops Hell from getting back to his feet.
Baker trying to control from Hell's half guard. Hell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker forces his way into half guard.
Hell trying to hold on to Baker's head to control him but Baker postures up.
Baker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Baker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hell reverses the position - he's now on top in Baker's guard.
Baker seems keen to control Hell's posture.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hell can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker looking to control.
Hell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hell wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Hell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hell looking to pass the guard.
Hell wants to stand and escape but instead Baker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker is working Hell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker postures up in Hell's guard and throws a big left but Hell blocks it.
Hell wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.

Baker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hell dives on top into guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Hell's cut.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hell misses with a head kick.

Baker scores with a takedown into Hell's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baker prevents Hell from getting back to his feet.
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hell's head.
Baker 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.
Hell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker wants to stand and escape but instead Hell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baker is working an open guard so Hell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hell is looking to control Baker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hell avoid being mounted?
Hell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hell wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Hell wants to control but Baker is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hell wants to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
Markus Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker landing strikes from the mount and Hell is in trouble!
Baker raining down shots from the mount!

Hell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hell takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Baker's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Baker!
After the big win, Markus Baker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Carnage Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.