PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markovic comes into the arena with Jimmy Cornett - Rollin 81 blaring out of the sound system. Chekhov has chosen КАТЮШA as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Markovic
vs
Chekhov

168 cm
31
139 lbs
17 - 3 - 3

169 cm
32
142 lbs
28 - 12 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

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Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Markovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic throws out a leg kick but Chekhov moves out of range and Markovic only half commits.
Chekhov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chekhov digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Markovic misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chekhov.
Markovic connects with the punch.
Markovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
A little feinted left hand from Markovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chekhov misses with a straight right.
Chekhov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chekhov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markovic scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Chekhov scores with a punch to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Chekhov throws a leg kick that misses.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Chekhov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chekhov.
Chekhov tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Chekhov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markovic doesn't seem phased though.
Markovic checks a leg kick.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Markovic checks it.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
Markovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.

Chekhov moves into the clinch.
Markovic lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markovic.
Chekhov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chekhov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Markovic misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chekhov.
Markovic has a couple of punches blocked by Chekhov.
Markovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Markovic fails to land.
Come on Markovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chekhov lands a left hand.
Chekhov misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Chekhov.
A shot in the inside from Chekhov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Chekhov.
A short right from Chekhov on the inside.
Markovic wants to stall.
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses with the head strike.
Markovic taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Markovic.
Markovic gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Chekhov lands a nice uppercut.
Markovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chekhov misses with the head strike.
Chekhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Markovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov pushes Markovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chekhovs head.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Chekhov is trying to break the clinch but Markovic is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov lands with a right to the head.
Chekhov blocking some punches.
Markovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chekhov or not.
Markovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov misses with a punch on the inside.
Markovic lands a left hand.
Chekhov working aggressively here.
Chekhov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov blocks a body shot from Markovic.
Chekhov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Markovic is trying to push Chekhov away but Chekhov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Chekhov breaks the clinch.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekhov moves away.
Chekhov checks the leg kick.
Markovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chekhov. That one must have hurt.
Chekhov tries to work over Markovic's front leg with a kick but Markovic checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov 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.

Chekhov throws a leg kick but Markovic checks it.
As Chekhov backs away, Markovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Markovic misses with a leg kick
and Chekhov counters with a nice uppercut.
Anton Chekhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Chekhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chekhov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chekhov scores with a head kick.
Markovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Markovic takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
And Chekhov responds with a good body kick, but Markovic manages to step out the way in time.
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Markovic misses with a body punch
and Chekhov counters with a good low kick that Markovic was not able to check.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Chekhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chekhov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markovic misses with a hook to the body
and Chekhov counters with a right hand to the body.
Markovic checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Markovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Markovic as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic tries to land a leg kick but Chekhov saw it coming and moves away.
Chekhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markovic is able to avoid easily.
Markovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Markovic lands the left hand.
Markovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chekhov scores with a decent looking hook.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Markovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

Chekhov moves into the clinch.

Chekhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chekhov throws a low kick, looking for Markovic's leg but Markovic calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic thumps Chekhov with a low kick.
Markovic misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Chekhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Markovic connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Chekhov moves out of range.
A head kick from Chekhov lands but Markovic takes it in his stride.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.
Chekhov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Markovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markovic misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Chekhov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Markovic's head.
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Markovic moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chekhov misses with a combination
and Markovic counters with a good low kick that Chekhov was not able to check.
Chekhov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markovic's hands.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Markovic throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Markovic.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Chekhov counters with a left to the body.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic blocks a leg kick.
Chekhov throws a front kick that sends Markovic stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Chekhov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov lands with a slapping head kick.
Chekhov thumps Markovic with a low kick.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov connects with a crisp jab.
Chekhov lands with a nice body kick.
Chekhov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Markovic throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Markovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Markovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chekhov's sensitive parts.
A left and a right from Chekhov both land. Nice combination.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Markovic slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Markovic lands a jab to Chekhov's midsection.
Markovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chekhov loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
Chekhov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chekhov lands a nice hook to Markovic's body. Markovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chekhov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekhov moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chekhov checks it well.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Chekhov.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chekhov! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Chekhov.
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekhov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chekhov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Markovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Markovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Markovic throws out a leg kick but Chekhov moves out of range and Markovic only half commits.
Chekhov pushes Markovic away with a front kick.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Chekhov moves out of range.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Chekhov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chekhov.
Markovic tries to work over Chekhov's front leg with a kick but Chekhov checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Chekhov moved out of range nicely.
Markovic throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Markovic slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Chekhov cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Chekhov cracks the inside of Markovic's front leg.
Markovic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Markovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Markovic blocks it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Chekhov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chekhov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the body.
Markovic throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.
Markovic misses with a body punch
and Chekhov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Markovic throws the left hand but Chekhov avoids the punch easily.
Chekhov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Markovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chekhov.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
Chekhov throws a nice head kick!
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Markovic digs a good body shot into Chekhov's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.
Markovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a leg kick
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Markovic.
Markovic sizes up Chekhov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chekhov swinging wildly here.
Markovic blocks the body kick.
Chekhov lands with a good body shot.
Chekhov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markovic scores with a hook.
Chekhov moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekhov. That did some damage!
Markovic connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Chekhov - just one landing.
Chekhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chekhov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov walks into a jab.
Markovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Markovic lands an overhand right.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov scores with a leg kick.
Chekhov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markovic defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Chekhov's body. Chekhov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekhov.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Chekhov takes one to the side of the head.
Chekhov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Chekhov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chekhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markovic checks the leg kick.
Chekhov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markovic.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov works Markovic's body with a nice hook.
Chekhov with a jab.
Chekhov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markovic. That did some damage!
Markovic scores with the left hand. Chekhov knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Chekhov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Chekhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Chekhov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Markovic - just one landing.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Markovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range.
Markovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Markovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Markovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chekhov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Markovic blocks a jab.
Markovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Chekhov avoided it.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Markovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekhov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekhov throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Chekhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
Chekhov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a body shot.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Chekhov moved away.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Markovic misses with a leg kick.
Markovic lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Chekhov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chekhov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic scores with a push kick.
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!
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Chekhov checks it.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markovic has time to react.
Chekhov lands with a shot to the body.
Chekhov lands with a hook. Markovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markovic checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Markovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Chekhov moved out of range.
Chekhov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Markovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chekhov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chekhov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chekhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chekhov takes one to the side of the head.
Chekhov throws a nice looking combination but Markovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chekhov! But no joy.
Nice cross by Chekhov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Markovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Markovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Chekhov.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chekhov. That's going to slow Markovic down.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
Markovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chekhov on the side of the head.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Markovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chekhov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Markovic checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chekhov loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
Chekhov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Markovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chekhov.
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Markovic swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov lands with a nice body kick.
Anton Chekhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Markovic misses its target.
Markovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov wants to slow Markovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Chekhov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Markovic misses with a shot to the body
and Chekhov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov lands a lovely overhand right.
Markovic misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Jab, jab by Markovic - just one landing.
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.
Chekhov cracks the inside of Markovic's front leg.
Chekhov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chekhov lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Markovic with a jab.
Chekhov takes one on the button.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekhov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the body.
Chekhov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markovic is out of range and Chekhov settles back down.
Chekhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Markovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov moves out of range of the leg kick from Markovic.
Chekhov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Chekhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chekhov.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chekhov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zoran Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chekhov throws a solid leg kick but Markovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chekhov.
Chekhov takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekhov.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekhov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. Markovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov clobbers Markovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by Markovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markovic.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Chekhov.
Well Chekhov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
Anton Chekhov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.