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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Markov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Johns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Markov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markov is fending him off so far but Johns persists. Nope, Markov circles away and we're back to standing.
Johns has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markov.
Johns swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Markov unleashes a big counter combination but Johns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Johns misses.
Markov stuffs the takedown.
Johns lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Markov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johns eats them both and turns towards Markov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Charlie Johns has been cut.
Johns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markov drops Johns with a right and a left! Markov comes rushing in but Johns regains his composure and manages to keep Markov in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markov defends it easily.
Johns trying to control the position.
Markov wants to get up but he can't break Johns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johns tries to strike from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Johns's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Markov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Markov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johns wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov being controlled here momentarily.
Markov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johns looking to control.
Markov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johns looking for a guillotine here but Markov defends easily.
Markov wants to stand and escape but instead Johns has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Markov looking for a sweep. Not yet Markov, not yet.
Johns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markov's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.
Johns stands up from Markov's guard - Johns perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johns looks for a takedown but Markov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Markov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johns scores with a sloppy right hand. Markov should have avoided that one.
Johns is looking to clinch but Markov is avoiding it.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markov sprawls well. Markov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johns gets slowly back to his feet.
Markov connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Markov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johns moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Fedor Markov has been cut.
Charlie Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns goes for a double leg but Markov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markov continues to drive forward.
Johns fails to land with a series of punches.
Markov throws the kick towards the body but Johns avoids it.
Markov tries a head kick but it misses.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markov as he jumps to the side.
Markov throws a right hand that Johns ducks under and follows up with a left that Johns also avoids with ease.
Markov slaps away a takedown attempt from Johns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markov circles away.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Markov tries to move into range but Johns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johns is just out of range.
Markov stuns Johns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Markov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johns somewhat.
Johns feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Markov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johns is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Markov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johns shoots in for a takedown but Markov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Markov. Those never looked like landing.
Markov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markov wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Markov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Markov stalks Johns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johns's face. Johns staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markov.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markov misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markov lands a nice hook to Johns's body. Johns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Markov - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markov.
Markov misses with a series of wild punches.
Fedor Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markov takes a swing at Johns's ribcage but misses.
Johns moves into the clinch.
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johns backs up against the cage.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markov as he avoids it easily.
Markov with the counter takedown but Johns avoids it easily.
Johns blocks the body kick.
Johns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Markov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov sneaks back into half guard.
Markov moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johns is one step ahead there.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Johns is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johns lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Markov sprawling to the canvas. Johns follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Markov hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johns with the ground and pound but Markov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Johns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johns wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.
Johns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markov has his feet on Johns's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markov lands a front kick.
Markov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Markov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johns slips a jab and a cross from Markov.
Johns looks for a takedown but Markov sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markov stuffs the takedown.
Johns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markov tries to bum rush Johns with a series of wild strikes but Johns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Johns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johns throwing shots but Markov is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johns gets a clinch.
Johns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markov.
Johns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johns with a poor takedown
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Markov lands a leg kick that knocks Johns off balance momentarily.
Johns throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
Markov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Johns sprawling to the canvas. Markov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Johns hang on?
Johns is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Markov seems content to control.
Oh Johns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markov wants to work for an arm triangle but Johns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johns seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice strikes from Markov there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Markov wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
Markov is taking a breather. Johns 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.
Johns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johns.
Markov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johns.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johns is defended easily by Markov.
Johns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Johns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Markov misses with a hook.
Markov throws a left that rocks Johns and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Markov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Johns regain composure!
Johns is looking for a sweep.
Johns throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Markov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Markov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns is looking to regain half guard here but Markov keeps moving and retains side control.
Markov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johns has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Markov but great work by Johns.
Markov is not content to let Johns control the position.
Johns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johns looking to control but instead Markov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Markov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johns is working for a kimura but Markov is defending it quite comfortably.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.
Markov is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Markov really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johns fails with the takedown.
Johns with a nice cross.
Markov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Markov fakes the leg kick and cracks Johns in the body.
Johns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
It looked like Johns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov throws a series of punches but Johns avoids them all with ease.
Markov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markov keeps the fight on the outside.
Markov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Johns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markov wants it to stay on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johns rushes Markov and presses him up against the cage.
Markov gets underhooks to prevent Johns's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Markov.
Markov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johns takes a step back to recover.
Johns will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johns tries for a takedown but Markov circles away easily
and Markov counters with a series of strikes. Johns will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
Markov misses with a series of wild punches.
Johns scores with a sloppy right hand. Markov should have avoided that one.
Johns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markov's waist but Markov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johns off to one side.
Fedor Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Markov manages to break the clinch.
Johns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Markov cracks the inside of Johns's front leg.
Johns misses with a takedown attempt
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markov under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Johns misses the target.
Johns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Markov throws a push kick but Johns slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Johns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markov is fending him off so far but Johns persists. Nope, Markov circles away and we're back to standing.
Markov pushes Johns away with a front kick.
Donk. Markov catches Johns right on the button with a cross.
Johns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws the kick towards the body but Markov avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Markov tries to bum rush Johns with a series of wild strikes but Johns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Markov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johns shoots for a double leg takedown but Markov sprawls well. He's pushed Johns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Markov throws a counter combo.
Markov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johns connects with a crisp jab.
Markov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Markov.
Markov is looking to slow Johns down with leg kicks.
Markov needs to keep his hands up - Johns had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns drives through with a takedown into Markov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Markov controls Johns momentarily but Johns frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Johns connects with a couple of short punches.
Markov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns pushes down on Markov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Markov is looking to control Johns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markov avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Markov dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Johns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johns cracks Markov with a big right hand and Markov goes down!
Johns postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Johns is proving a slippery customer.
Markov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns.
Markov pulls Johns in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov wants to sweep here but Johns controlling him for the moment.
Johns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johns catches Markov napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Markov to the canvas!
Markov is rocked!
Markov is working an open guard so Johns takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Johns! Markov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Johns!
Charlie Johns retains his super heavyweight title!
Charlie Johns managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GREEN!160, into his post fight interview.
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