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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ivanonv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko comes to the cage accompanied by Unstoppable-E.S. Posthumus. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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282 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Ivanonv!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanonv falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ivanonv's guard now.
Ivanonv is trying to hold Marko in close to prevent damage but Marko has managed to pass into half guard.
Marko throwing shots but Ivanonv is blocking nicely.
Ivanonv gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanonv working for a triangle but Marko defends it easily.
Marko stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanonv.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ivanonv is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanonv working a defensive guard but Marko passes into half guard.
Ivanonv trying to control but Marko postures up.
Ivanonv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marko winds up and cracks Ivanonv with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marko prevents Ivanonv from improving his position.
Marko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marko is trying to control. Ivanonv wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ivanonv on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanonv wants to sweep here but Marko controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanonv is on top in guard.
Marko looking for a sweep. Not yet Marko, not yet.
Marko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanonv.
Ivanonv throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanonv trying to control the position from guard on top but Marko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanonv chips away with some ground and pound.
Ivanonv is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marko controls Ivanonv momentarily but Ivanonv frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv trying to control the position from guard on top but Marko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanonv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marko's head.
Marko controlling Ivanonv's posture.
Marko keeping moving, preventing Ivanonv from controlling successfully.
Ivanonv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanonv thows a big elbow that misses.
Ivanonv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marko wants to sweep here but Ivanonv controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv thows a big elbow that misses.
Ivanonv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanonv preventing the sweep.
Ivanonv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marko's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanonv wants to control from the top but Marko keeps moving.
Ivanonv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marko 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanonv thows a big elbow that misses.
Ivanonv thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Ivanonv will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marko cracks Ivanonv with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanonv throws a jab but it's blocked by Marko.
Ivanonv takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Ivanonv.
Marko swings for the body but Ivanonv moves out of range.
Marko misses the shot to the body.
Marko throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko throws a looping overhand right but Ivanonv ducks down to avoid it.
Marko slips a straight right by Ivanonv.
Alexander Ivanonv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanonv.
Ivanonv misses with a right hand
and Marko counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanonv fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marko on the side of the head.
Ivanonv is breathing heavily.
Ivanonv throws a hook but Marko avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanonv swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanonv looks to throw the jab but Marko is out of range.
Ivanonv bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander Ivanonv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marko misses with a body shot.
Ivanonv is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanonv throws a big shot that misses.
Marko digs a good hook to Ivanonv's body.
Ivanonv walks into a left hand.
Ivanonv walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanonv is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marko sizes up Ivanonv with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Marko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marko slips under a jab from Ivanonv.
Marko lands a jab to Ivanonv's midsection.
Marko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanonv misses with a straight right.
Marko misses the shot to the body.
Ivanonv looks to score with a jab to the body but Marko is just out of range.
Marko thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanonv ducks under a wild hook from Marko.
Marko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marko throws a strike but Ivanonv rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv is looking to work some ground and pound but Marko has wrist control.
Marko wants to sweep but no luck.
Marko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanonv manages to get himself to full guard.
Marko throws a strike but Ivanonv rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ivanonv throws a big right hand that misses.
Marko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ivanonv!
Marko with shots to the head and body - Ivanonv looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marko lands a big elbow.
Marko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Marko.
Marko breaks from Ivanonv's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marko cracks Ivanonv with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marko trying to control but Ivanonv is having none of it.
Ivanonv tries to hold on but Marko postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanonv might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marko kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Marko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ivanonv misses with an uppercut
and Marko counters with a left to the body.
Ivanonv misses with a looping left.
A big left from Ivanonv misses.
Marko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanonv can do to turn this around?
Ivanonv misses with a hook. Marko ducked under it nicely.
Ivanonv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanonv.
Marko ducks under a wild hook from Ivanonv.
Ivanonv misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Marko.
Ivanonv misses with a combination
and Marko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanonv thinking.
Ivanonv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko works Ivanonv's body with a nice hook.
Marko connects with a body shot that sends Ivanonv's belly button to the back.
Marko throws a body punch but Ivanonv moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanonv just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanonv swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivanonv at a distance.
Marko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marko.
Marko thows a body shot but no joy.
Marko throws a series of punches but Ivanonv moves out of range.
Marko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanonv.
Marko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanonv slips a jab from Marko.
Marko throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Marko.
Ivanonv shoots for a double leg takedown but Marko sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanonv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marko misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanonv misses with a hook
and Marko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marko scores with a shot to the body.
Marko lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanonv's head.
Ivanonv gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marko distracts Ivanonv with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marko wants to stand and escape but instead Ivanonv has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ivanonv trying to control the position from guard on top but Marko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marko looks to land a strike but Ivanonv avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marko is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanonv has wrist control.
Cain Marko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marko throws and elbow that misses. Ivanonv uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marko's guard. Nice move by Ivanonv!
Ivanonv slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanonv's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marko is trying to keep Ivanonv in close.
Marko keeping moving, preventing Ivanonv from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marko wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanonv landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanonv passes into half guard.
Marko wants to control but Ivanonv is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Marko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Marko!
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hype
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