Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT13 Zexi v Lomachenko
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Mancini throws a hook but Markov blocks it.#TD#
Mancini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mancini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mancini tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mancini working the body and head with strikes.
Markov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markov controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini grinds an elbow into Markov's temple.
Check out the look on Mancini's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Mancini trying to control the position but Markov is working away.
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mancini scoring with punches from side control.
Mancini works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Markov is looking for a sweep.
Mancini wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Markov tries to buck Mancini off but Mancini is having none of it.
Markov gets back to half guard.
Markov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Markov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mancini is looking to advance position but Markov won't allow it.
Markov manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mancini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mancini preventing the sweep.
Markov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mancini distracts Markov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Mancini postures up and lands a big shot to Markov's brow. #SUB2#
Mancini is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Markov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mancini is looking to defend but Markov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mancini! Markov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mancini taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexey Markov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alexey Markov made sure he mentioned Organic Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT11 Talanoa v Baby
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Bell looks to land a body kick but Markov moved away.
Markov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Markov scores with a hook.
Bell throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Bell drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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.
Bell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Markov pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Bell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Markov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markov trying to control the position.
Markov wants to sweep here but Bell controlling him for the moment.
Bell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Markov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markov is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bell sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
Markov cracks Bell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Markov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markov lands a body shot.
Markov cracks a nice hook into Bell's ribs.
Markov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Markov connects with a leg kick. Bell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Markov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Markov drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell wants to control but Markov passes easily into half guard.
Markov trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bell has hold of Markov's hands but Markov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Markov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Markov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Bell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Markov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Markov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markov defends well.#SUB2#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Markov lands with a nice combination. Bell backs away looking to recover.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bell backs up against the cage.
Markov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Markov lands.
Markov avoids the head kick by Bell.
Markov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markov duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Markov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bell off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markov.
Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Markov.
Markov's corner calls for a 1-2. Markov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Markov cracks Bell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Markov.
Markov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexey Markov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Markov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bell off the cage and back into range.
Markov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Markov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bell.
Markov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bell back to the cage. Markov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Markov cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markov manages to avoid it.
Bell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bell walks into a jab.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Markov leaves Bell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov connects with a looping right hand.
Markov jabs Bell right on the nose. Bell blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Bell walks into a left hand.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexey Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Bell.
Markov sizes up Bell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Markov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Markov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markov lands a jab to the head.
Markov blocks a head kick by Bell.
Markov avoids the head kick by Bell.
Bell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Bell misses.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bell off the cage and back into range.
Markov lands a jab to the head.
Markov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markov.
Markov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markov.
Nice jab there from Markov. #T3#
Bell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bell wants it to stay on the feet.
Markov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left and a right from Markov both land. Nice combination.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick.
Markov throws a leg kick which misses Bell's front leg but catches the back leg as Bell tries to avoid it.
Bell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markov. That's going to slow Bell down. #TD#
Markov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Markov lands with a punch from half guard.
Markov controlling the action here.
Markov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bell for as long as he can get away with.
Markov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've been hearing that Markov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Markov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Markov wants to pass the guard but Bell is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Markov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Markov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markov fails with the takedown.
Markov tests Bell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bell wants it to stay on the feet.
Bell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bell walks into a jab.
Markov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markov scoring well with a low kick there.
Markov lands with a right hand.
Markov scores with a body shot. #T1##TD2#
Bell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Markov is not content to let Bell control the position.
Markov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bell connects with a decent elbow.
Markov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Bell tries for a kimura but Markov is defending well.
Bell trying to control the position but Markov is working away.
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Markov is letting Bell control him for a moment.
Bell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Markov.
Bell trying to control the action but Markov is working from the bottom.
Markov is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.
Markov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Markov wants to improve his position but Bell is controlling well.
Bell drops an elbow to the side of Markov's head. #T3#
Bell content to control rather than advance.
Markov trying to control here. #SUB2#
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Markov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Markov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexey Markov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markov moves into full guard.
Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bell postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell 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. #TD2#
Markov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Markov is controlling Bell's posture.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greg Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Markov is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexey Markov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WVT7 Carsara v McTavish
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Markov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gregor, which made it look bad.
Gregor throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Gregor.
Markov lands a nice shot to the body.
Markov looks to throw the jab but Gregor is out of range.
Gregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markov misses the body punch
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Gregor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov jabs Gregor right on the nose. Gregor blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov misses with a hook
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markov throws a hook but Gregor avoids it easily.
Gregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Markov.
Markov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gregor's waist but Gregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markov off to one side.
Markov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gregor circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregor misses with a looping right.#T1#
Markov throws a lazy right hand but Gregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Markov avoids them all with ease.
Markov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gregor under the eye.
Gregor jabs Markov right on the nose. Markov blinks but takes it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gregor checks a leg kick.
A jab from Gregor does it's job there.
Gregor drops Markov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Markov! Gregor dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor!

Event: WVT4 Foot v Fothergill
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Markov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markov controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Markov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Markov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lopez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Markov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Lopez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Markov looking for submissions off his back.#T1##ES2#
Markov pushes Lopez off and gets back to his feet.
Lopez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Markov lands.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Markov gets caught napping as Lopez dives in and scores a takedown. Markov manages to retain guard.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now.
Markov is trying to keep Lopez in close. #T2#
Markov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Markov postures up.
Markov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markov throws an elbow that misses. Lopez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Markov's guard. Nice move by Lopez!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Markov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Markov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Markov keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
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Markov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopez's best efforts.
Markov is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Lopez trying to advance position but Markov counters by regaining guard.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Markov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Markov wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markov holds on and takes a little breather.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gosha Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Markov keeps the fight on the outside.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Markov lands a two punch combo.
Markov throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Markov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markov scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Lopez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Markov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gosha Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markov wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Markov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Markov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lopez wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Markov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Markov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markov prevents Lopez from improving position.
Markov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Markov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Markov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Markov eventually gives up the hold.
Markov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Markov trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Markov trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
Markov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez wants to control but Markov is keeping busy.
Lopez tries to roll over but Markov keeps him under control.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Markov in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Markov wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
Markov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Markov is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markov to get the leverage.
Markov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Markov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markov swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Markov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Markov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Markov tries to get set, Lopez tries to push him back and clinch up but Markov manages to avoid the attempt.
Markov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Markov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Markov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lopez is trying to control the position but Markov postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markov.
Markov throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Markov misses.
Alexey Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Markov digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Markov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Markov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markov.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
A slow jab from Markov misses its intended target. #T2#
Markov misses with a body shot.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Markov throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Markov shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Markov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Markov controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markov defends it easily.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily.
Markov trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Markov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lopez wants to control the position but Markov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez wants to control but Markov is keeping busy. #T4#
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.
Markov wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markov trying to control the pace.
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lopez trying to control here.
Lopez is staying active underneath Markov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Markov passes into half guard.
Markov wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Markov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Markov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!
After the big win, Alexey Markov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Organic Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker 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.
Baker tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Markov.
Baker swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Baker blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markov.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Markov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Baker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD#
Baker lands a big head kick that sends Markov tumbling to the mat! Baker takes a step backwards and waves Markov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Baker misses with a hook. Markov ducked under it nicely.
Markov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Markov lands a slapping body shot.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Markov throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markov throws a front kick aimed at Baker's knee but Baker avoids it well.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
Markov cracks the inside of Baker's front leg.
Markov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Markov connects with the punch.
Markov avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Baker backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Markov's temple! It sends Markov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Baker celebrates and the doctors try to help Markov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Brian Baker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2019

#R1#
Markov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zalac's head.
Zalac looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zalac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markov.
Zalac seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
Zalac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Zalac is rocked!
Markov catches Zalac with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Zalac forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EMP Steve vs Papadopoulos
Date: Jan 20, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Markov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tay to the mat! Tay manages to get full guard.
Markov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Markov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Markov postures up in Tay's guard and throws a big left but Tay blocks it.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Tay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markov lands with an overhand left.
Tay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markov avoids a kick to the body.
Tay tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markov catches Tay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Markov.
Tay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tay throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tay dodges the punch combination from Markov.
Tay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markov scores with the left hand. Tay knows he should have avoided that one.
Tay throws a head kick that misses.
Markov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tay just misses with a punch to the body.
Markov slips a jab and a cross from Tay.
Tay scores with a one two! Markov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Markov. That's going to slow Tay down.
Some wild striking there from Tay.
Markov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Markov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markov.
Tay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tay throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
Tay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markov throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.
Markov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Markov dives in and scores a takedown into Tay's guard.
Tay can't keep his opponent in guard - Markov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Markov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Markov wants to pass the guard but Tay is defending well. #T3#
Markov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Markov is trying to work for a kimura but Tay is defending well. #SUB2#
Markov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tay defends it well.
Markov is controlling the pace. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Markov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Markov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Markov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Markov wants to work for an arm triangle but Tay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Markov there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Markov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Tay throws a sloppy head kick and Markov moves out of range easily.
Markov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tay tries to work over Markov's front leg with a kick but Markov checks it.
Tay is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Markov like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Markov from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chong Tay!
Chong Tay was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: UCF 10
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Markov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markov duly obliges.
Azaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azaryan counters with a body kick.
Azaryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Markov takes a swing at Azaryan's ribcage but misses.
Markov lands with a cross.
Azaryan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Markov avoids the body shot from Azaryan.
Markov lands a nice shot that snaps Azaryan's head back.
Markov scores with the left hand. Azaryan knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Azaryan misses.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Markov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azaryan misses with an uppercut. Markov saw that one coming.
Markov scores with a hook.
Markov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azaryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azaryan throwing a counter right hand but Markov manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azaryan checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Azaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
Markov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Azaryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markov.
Markov throws an off balance right hand
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Azaryan slips a jab and a cross from Markov.
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Azaryan moved out of range.
Markov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azaryan counters with a one-two to the body.
Azaryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markov misses with a left hand
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov looks to land a left hand but Azaryan moved out of range nicely.
Markov misses with a hook.
Azaryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markov throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Azaryan misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azaryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Markov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azaryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Markov's head.
Markov misses with an uppercut
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Azaryan.
Azaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markov on the side of the head.
Markov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Markov is looking to chop away at Azaryan's legs.
Azaryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Azaryan blocks a leg kick.
Azaryan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Azaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markov misses with an uppercut
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Azaryan moves away and avoids it.
Markov misses with a right hand
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Markov misses
and Azaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azaryan. #T3#
Markov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov lands with a good body shot.
Azaryan is looking to slow Markov down with leg kicks.
Markov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Azaryan.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Azaryan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Markov takes a swing at Azaryan's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Markov misses with a body shot
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov slips under a jab.
Azaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azaryan thinking.
Azaryan takes one on the button.
Azaryan clobbers Markov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markov slips a jab and a cross from Azaryan.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azaryan just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A jab from Markov misses.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Azaryan.
Azaryan with a nice cross.
Markov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markov misses with a straight right.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Markov lands a body shot.
Azaryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Azaryan throws the kick towards the body but Markov avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov connects with a body shot that sends Azaryan's belly button to the back.
Markov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Artur Azaryan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Azaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markov misses with a body punch
and Azaryan counters with a three punch combo that has Markov backing up. Markov nods at Azaryan to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azaryan. That's going to slow Markov down.
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
Azaryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markov misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azaryan.
Markov looks to throw the jab but Azaryan is out of range.
Azaryan is looking for a counter combo.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Azaryan tenderised Markov's leg. Markov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azaryan moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Azaryan. That snapped Markov's head back.
Markov misses with a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a nice leg kick.
Azaryan looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.#T1#
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Azaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Azaryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markov in his tracks.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Azaryan scores with the left hand. Markov knows he should have avoided that one.
Markov throws a body punch but Azaryan moves out of range.
It looked like Azaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azaryan throws a hook but Markov avoids it easily.
Markov connects with a looping right hand.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markov. Azaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azaryan's head.
Markov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Azaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Azaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markov throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Azaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markov misses with a straight left.
It looked like Azaryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Markov does no damage.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Azaryan moves away and avoids it.
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azaryan at a distance.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azaryan.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Markov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Azaryan has got the better of the exchanges.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Markov misses with a body shot.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Azaryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azaryan throws a looping overhand right but Markov ducks down to avoid it.
Azaryan throws a looping overhand right but Markov ducks down to avoid it.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Azaryan slips under a jab from Markov.#T3#
Azaryan cracks Markov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Markov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azaryan doesn't seem phased though.
Azaryan slips a jab from Markov.
Markov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Markov.
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azaryan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azaryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Markov misses with a hook.
Markov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Azaryan misses with a low kick.
Azaryan connects with a jab.
Markov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Markov throws a jab when Azaryan was well out of range.#T4#
Markov misses the jab.
Markov throws an overhand right that lands on Azaryan's shoulder, as Azaryan tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Azaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azaryan blocks a jab.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Markov misses with a shot to the body
and Azaryan counters with a body kick.
Markov ducks under a wild hook from Azaryan.
Good leg kick by Azaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markov misses with an uppercut
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markov takes a swing at Azaryan's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Azaryan misses.
Markov tests Azaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artur Azaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Azaryan misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Azaryan lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Azaryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Azaryan moves away and avoids it.
Markov throws a leg kick but Azaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azaryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Markov blocks a head kick by Azaryan.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Azaryan can pounce on him.
Azaryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Markov throws a leg kick
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan lands the left hand.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azaryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Azaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markov.
Markov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markov throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a good low kick that Markov was not able to check. #T1#
Azaryan defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Azaryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Azaryan moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markov throws a right hand that misses
and Azaryan counters with a good low kick that Markov was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Azaryan.
Markov misses with a right hand
and Azaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov scores with a punch to the head.
Azaryan looks to land a left hand but Markov moved out of range nicely.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Markov misses with a combination
and Azaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Artur Azaryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Markov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azaryan.
Azaryan missing with a left hand there. Markov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Markov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Markov. Beautiful body shot.
Markov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Azaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov misses with an uppercut
and Azaryan counters with a low kick, right behind Markov 's knee.
Azaryan misses with a looping right.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Markov catches Azaryan right on the button with a cross.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Azaryan lands a jab.#T3#
Markov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markov ducks under a wild hook from Azaryan.
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markov misses with a hook
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azaryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Markov.
Azaryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A left lands for Azaryan.
Markov throws a solid leg kick but Azaryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markov.
Azaryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Azaryan.
Markov misses with a left hand
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Azaryan is just out of range.
It looked like Azaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markov throws a sloppy body shot
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a good low kick that Markov was not able to check.
Azaryan blocks a jab.
Azaryan checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Azaryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Azaryan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Azaryan duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan misses with a straight left.
Azaryan misses with a straight left.
Azaryan throws a wild body kick that Markov sees coming a mile off.
Markov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markov with a hook.
Markov throws a jab when Azaryan was well out of range.
Azaryan throws out a powerful jab.
Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azaryan.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Azaryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markov misses with a left hand
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexey Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov swings widly with a right hand
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Azaryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azaryan 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Azaryan!
Post fight, Artur Azaryan stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for all those for turning up. Time to build on this win and improve my record. I will one day be known as the best of the best.'.

Event: GPG: 44
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Markov misses.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markov.
Thunder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markov slips under a jab from Thunder.
Markov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunder checks it well.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
Markov misses with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markov throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Thunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov scores with a hook to the body. Thunder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Thunder.
Thunder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Thunder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder catches Markov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Thunder throws a hook but Markov avoids it easily.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Markov misses.
Thunder slips under a jab from Markov.
Markov misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Markov slips a jab and a cross from Thunder.
Markov cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Markov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Markov misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Markov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Markov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Markov catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markov tries to bum rush Thunder with a series of wild strikes but Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markov throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Markov catches Thunder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thunder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markov on the side of the head.
Thunder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markov on the side of the head.
Markov throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Markov finds it's target.
Thunder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A punch combination from Thunder misses.
Markov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
Markov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Markov is rocked!
Nice shot by Thunder.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunder finish him?
A swing and a miss from Markov.
Thunder batters Markov with a massive right followed by a huge left! Markov is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Thunder lands a final crushing right hand to drop Markov to the mat with a gruesome thud! Thunder is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jushin Thunder!

Event: GPG 39
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Markov does it's job there.
Markov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leighton on the side of the head.
Leighton slips a jab from Markov.
A jab from Markov misses.
Markov misses with a hook.
Leighton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markov scores with a nice strike.
Markov blocks a jab.
Jab from Leighton.
Markov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leighton.
Leighton tries to clinch but Markov moves out of range.
Markov misses with a looping left.
Markov looks to land a left hand but Leighton moved out of range nicely.
Markov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leighton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Leighton.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Leighton moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markov scores with a jab to the head.
Leighton catches Markov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markov tried to score with a low kick but Leighton checks it.
Markov tries to land a leg kick but Leighton saw it coming and moves away.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Leighton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markov.
Markov ducks right into an uppercut from Leighton.
Markov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been hearing reports that Leighton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Markov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leighton's hands.
Markov throws a looping overhand right but Leighton ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Markov.
Markov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leighton's head backwards.
Leighton checks a leg kick.
Leighton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markov on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Markov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leighton.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leighton moves away.
Leighton throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov misses with a lunging right hand
and Leighton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markov drops his hands momentarily and Leighton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leighton thumps Markov with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Markov.
Markov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Leighton misses. #T2#
Leighton throws a hook but Markov avoids it easily.
Markov misses with a looping left.
A jab from Markov finds it's way through Leighton's defenses.
Markov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leighton.
Markov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leighton slips under a jab.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Markov misses.
Leighton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markov misses with a hook. Leighton ducked under it nicely.
Markov throws the left hand but Leighton avoids the punch easily.
Markov misses with a straight right.
Leighton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Markov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Leighton misses the target.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Leighton is just out of range.
Markov misses with an uppercut. Leighton saw that one coming.
Markov scores with the left hand. Leighton knows he should have avoided that one.
Leighton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Leighton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Leighton moves into the clinch.
Leighton stalling the fight. #TD#
Leighton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Leighton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markov has momentary wrist control but Leighton slips an elbow through the middle.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Leighton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leighton advances to half guard. #T4#
Markov is trying to control but can't.
Markov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leighton tries to pass to full mount but Markov defends it.
Leighton thows a huge punch but Markov dodges it nicely.
Leighton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leighton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leighton wants to pass the guard but Markov is defending well.
Leighton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markov taking some punishment here, with Leighton in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leighton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leighton postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eliott Leighton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Markov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Leighton instigates a clinch.
Leighton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Markov fails to land.
Markov takes a shot to the head.
Markov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leighton is defending well for now.
Leighton scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markov. #TD#
Leighton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Leighton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leighton scoring with some ground and pound.
Markov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leighton.
Markov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leighton.
Leighton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leighton looking to pass the guard.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving. #T1#
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eliott Leighton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.
Leighton slips nicely into half guard.
Leighton 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.
Markov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leighton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leighton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Markov to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton throws a big elbow that misses.
Markov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leighton throwing strikes but missing.
Markov controls Leighton momentarily but Leighton frees himself. #T2#
Markov keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Leighton throws a big right hand that misses.
Leighton is pushing down on Markov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Markov is fighting to maintain full guard but Leighton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Markov wants to control but Leighton is keeping busy.
Leighton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leighton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leighton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Markov defending well though.
Markov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leighton moves into full mount! Markov won't be happy about that! #T3#
Leighton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Leighton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Leighton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Markov because Leighton loaded up on that one.
Leighton with good strikes from the mount here!
Leighton landing strikes from the mount and Markov is in trouble!
Leighton looking to ground and pound but Markov is blocking nicely.
Markov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Leighton.
Leighton throwing strikes here but Markov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Leighton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Markov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Leighton.
Leighton thowing shots but they're missing.
Leighton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Leighton scoring with strikes but Markov is staying in there. #ROC#
Markov is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Alexey Markov's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton unloads with some shots from mount but Markov bucks and avoids them well.
Markov is still in real trouble! Can Leighton finish him?
Leighton throws some wild stikes that Markov manages to avoid easily.
Markov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Markov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leighton throwing strikes here but Markov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Markov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Leighton.
Leighton throwing strikes here but Markov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Markov is breathing heavily.
Leighton unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Markov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Leighton celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GPG 33
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Markov throws a combination that misses
and Glascoe counters with a solid body kick.
Markov connects with the punch.
Glascoe ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glascoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glascoe.
Glascoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Markov throws a hook to the side of Glascoe's head but Glascoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Glascoe misses its target.
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Glascoe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Glascoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glascoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glascoe slips a straight right by Markov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glascoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markov throws a chopping leg kick but Glascoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Glascoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markov finds it's way round the side to connect with Glascoe's head.
Glascoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Markov.
Good shot there by Markov.#T1#
Glascoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Glascoe moves away and avoids it.
Glascoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Glascoe moved out of range.
Glascoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markov.
Glascoe tries to counter with a takedown but Markov is quick to defend against it.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Glascoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markov.
Markov throws the left hand but Glascoe avoids the punch easily.
Glascoe tries to counter with a takedown but Markov is quick to defend against it.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Glascoe moved out of range.
Glascoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markov sprawls and moves away.
Markov lands with a hook. Glascoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glascoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markov throws the left hand but Glascoe avoids the punch easily.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Glascoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Glascoe tries to move into range but Markov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Glascoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glascoe moves away from the strike by Markov.
Markov misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Glascoe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Glascoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glascoe postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
Markov keeping full guard, as Glascoe tries to pass.
Glascoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glascoe 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.
Markov has Glascoe pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Glascoe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Glascoe ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Glascoe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markov scores with a three punch combo!
Markov misses with a straight left.
Glascoe moves away from the strike by Markov.
Markov lands a jab to the head.
Markov misses with a right hand
enabling Glascoe to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Markov. That snapped Glascoe's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Markov as he connects with a hook.
Markov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Glascoe.
Glascoe feinted with a counter takedown.
Markov misses with a lunging right hand
and Glascoe counters with a nice body 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!
Markov throws the left hand but Glascoe avoids the punch easily.
Markov throws an off balance right hand
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glascoe shoots for a double leg takedown but Markov sprawls well. He's pushed Glascoe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Markov misses with a hook. Glascoe ducked under it nicely.
Markov misses with a looping right.
Markov swings for the body but Glascoe moves out of range.
Glascoe misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Markov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glascoe tries to counter with a takedown but Markov is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Markov scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Markov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glascoe.
Glascoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markov sprawls and moves away.
Markov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markov lands a jab.
Glascoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glascoe moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Markov looks to land a left hand but Glascoe moved out of range nicely.
Markov scores with a hook to the body. Glascoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glascoe ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Glascoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glascoe moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Glascoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markov misses with a hook.
Markov punishes Glascoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Markov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glascoe has time to react.
Glascoe ducks under a wild hook from Markov.#T1#
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markov throws a series of punches but Glascoe moves out of range.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glascoe staying out of range there.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Glascoe.
Glascoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexey Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glascoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glascoe lands with a right hand.
Glascoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Glascoe is just out of range.
Glascoe misses with a head kick.
Glascoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Markov.#T2#
Markov misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Glascoe lands a stunning uppercut that sends Markov to the mat! #ROC#
Markov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glascoe controlling the action here.
Markov is still in real trouble! Can Glascoe finish him?
Glascoe is nestled in close to Markov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Markov is looking for a sweep. Glascoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markov seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Glascoe is trying to work for a kimura but Markov is defending well.
Markov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Markov is refusing to be controlled, as Glascoe sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Glascoe wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Glascoe is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Markov as he works his way to full guard.
Markov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glascoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Markov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glascoe is one step ahead there.
Glascoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markov has his hands on Glascoe's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Markov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glascoe misses with a wild body shot.
Glascoe tries to move into range but Markov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glascoe slips a jab from Markov.
Glascoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glascoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Glascoe digs a good body shot into Markov's ribs.
Glascoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markov misses with a straight right.
Glascoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexey Markov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Glascoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markov scores with a body shot.
Markov throws the left hand but Glascoe avoids the punch easily.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glascoe slips under a jab.
Markov throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Glascoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markov won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Glascoe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glascoe is trying to ground and pound but Markov uses the momentary lack of control by Glascoe to regain half guard.
Markov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Glascoe seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Glascoe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Glascoe is trying to control. Markov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Glascoe wants to free his trapped foot but Markov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glascoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Markov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markov tries to get to full guard but Glascoe has control of the leg.
Glascoe trying to control the action but Markov is working from the bottom.
Markov trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Glascoe there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glascoe controlling the action here.
Glascoe is looking to advance position but Markov won't allow it. #SUB#
Glascoe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Evan Glascoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glascoe connects with a nice short shot to Markov's temple.
Markov is positioning himself well to prevent Glascoe advancing to mount.
Glascoe is looking to take a break and control but Markov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evan Glascoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Glascoe is working for a submission of some sort.
Glascoe is nestled in close to Markov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Glascoe is working for a submission of some sort.
Glascoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Glascoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Markov is just riding it out for now. Glascoe eventually gives up the hold.
Glascoe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Glascoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov gave a mention to Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: PFF 27w Huang vs Kneecap
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Markov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker Jr wants to counter the offense by Markov and move into the clinch position.
Markov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baker Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Markov throws the left hand but Baker Jr avoids the punch easily.
Baker Jr tries to clinch but Markov is having none of it.
Baker Jr looks to clinch
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markov throws a jab when Baker Jr was well out of range.
Markov just misses with a punch to the body.
Markov swings widly with a right hand
and Baker Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baker Jr staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Baker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Markov.#T1##TD2#
Baker Jr gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Markov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker Jr.
Baker Jr tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Markov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker Jr.
Markov misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Baker Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov controls the position for a moment.#SU2#
Baker Jr stands up and beckons Markov to his feet. #T2#
A big right from Markov misses.
Markov looks to land a left hand but Baker Jr moved out of range nicely.
Baker Jr tries to clinch but Markov moves out of range.
A big left from Markov misses.
Markov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot lands for Markov.#ROC#
Baker Jr is rocked!
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov flashes Baker Jr a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Baker Jr's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Baker Jr crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Markov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
A victorious Alexey Markov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFF 21 Jones vs Hague
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder scores with a shot to the body.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Markov.
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markov throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunder throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
Thunder throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
Thunder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Thunder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markov's calf.
Thunder connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Markov throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Thunder lands a big head kick that sends Markov tumbling to the mat! Thunder takes a step backwards and waves Markov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Markov throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder misses with a straight right.
Thunder thuds a left hand into Markov's body.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Markov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thunder lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder jabs at Markov's body.
Thunder drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Markov right on the button. Markov goes down! Thunder follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thunder gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jushin Thunder!

Event: PFF 15w Gagnon vs Delaney
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
A left lands for Orlov.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
Markov moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Markov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov works Markov's body with a nice hook.
Markov's coach down at Cats Killers Academy Mma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Markov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Markov.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
Markov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
Markov misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlov lands with a cross.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orlov staying out of range there.#T1##CL#
Orlov pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Markov blocking some punches.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlov tries a body shot but Markov blocks it.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Markov avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Markov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov pushes Markov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markov.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markov.
Markov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Markov tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Markov fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markov is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov is leaning against Markov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlov gets through Markov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries to work over Markov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
A short right from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markov looks winded!
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Markov's head. #KD#
Orlov drops Markov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Markov is rocked!#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov keeps control of Markov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Markov to his knees! Orlov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Orlov!

Event: KFC 39: TBA
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Markov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tonin takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Teddy Tonin has been cut.#KD#
Markov drops Tonin with a nice combination! Markov dives into Tonin's guard, looking to finish!
Markov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cats Killers Academy Mma that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tonin is proving hard to escape from.
Tonin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Markov controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonin trying to strike off his back.
Markov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonin is retaining full guard.
Markov wants to stand but Tonin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Markov is fighting to break Tonin's control of his arms but Tonin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tonin is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Markov tries to stand but Tonin is controlling from the bottom.
Markov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tonin trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Tonin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Markov gets to his feet - Tonin follows without any prompting.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markov, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
Tonin tries to clinch up
and Markov counters with a left to the body. #T2##KD#
Markov drops Tonin with a right and a left! Markov comes rushing in but Tonin regains his composure and manages to keep Markov in guard. #ROC#
Tonin is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Teddy Tonin's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Tonin is still in real trouble! Can Markov finish him?
Markov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonin on the ground.
Markov won't allow Tonin to sweep him here.
Tonin seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Markov gets to his feet. Tonin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tonin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov pounces like a tiger and cracks Tonin with a vicious hook! Tonin is down but not out! Markov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Jelani throws a jab but it's blocked by Markov.
A combination from Jelani does no damage.
Markov feints a jab promting Jelani to slip. Markov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jelani slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Jelani moves away and avoids it.
Jelani tries to land a front kick but Markov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
Jabari Jelani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jelani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jelani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Markov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Markov lands with a straight right. Jelani didn't see that one coming.
Jelani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markov lands with a straight right. Jelani didn't see that one coming.
Jelani could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov blocks a head kick by Jelani.
Jelani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
Jabari Jelani's cut is getting worse.
Markov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jelani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Markov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jelani.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Jelani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jelani should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Jelani is rocked!
Markov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jelani off his feet! Jelani tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jabari Jelani spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back !'.

Event: DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Markov misses its intended target. #CL2#
Miles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markov, pushing him back against the cage.
Markov misses with a punch on the inside.
Markov tries to stall but Miles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Miles.
Markov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markov working aggressively here.
Markov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miles tries to throw a body punch but Markov avoids it by throwing Miles back against the cage.
Miles lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Markov wants to break free but Miles has control.
Miles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miles scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miles.
Miles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markov.
A bit of stalling here from Miles.
A head punch on the inside from Markov fails to land.
Miles digs a right hand into Markov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markov's gas tank.
Markov has a couple of punches blocked by Miles.
Markov misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Markov up against the cage.#T1#
Miles lands a body punch.
Markov misses with the head strike.
Markov is trying to break free.
Markov lands with a right to the head.
Miles blocks an uppercut.
Miles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Miles.
Markov is breathing heavily.
Miles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Miles lands a right hand.
Markov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miles blocking some punches.
Markov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miles crunches a lovely knee into Markov's ribcage.
Miles scores with a shot to the side of Markov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Miles. #T2#
Miles lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Miles.
Miles tries to land a knee to the head but Markov blocks with his arms.
Miles has Markov pressed against the cage.
Miles is working Markov over against the cage.
Miles wants to take the fight to the mat but Markov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miles slows down the pace here.
Miles lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Markov has had enough of the clinch but Miles keeps him there for the moment.
Miles 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.
Markov working aggressively here.
Miles stalling the fight. #T3#
Miles presses Markov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miles is stalling here.
Miles slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alfred Miles.#CL2#
Miles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miles blocks an uppercut.
Markov has had enough of the clinch but Miles keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Miles.
Miles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Miles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Markov is rocked!#CUT2#
Alexey Markov's cut is getting worse.
A bit of stalling here from Miles.
Oh Markov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Miles as the two fighters clinch.
Miles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miles avoiding damage.
Miles lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Miles lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Miles.
Miles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Miles.
Miles scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Miles.
Miles pushes Markov against the cage. Miles is working some dirty boxing. Miles pushes off with a quick right hook! Markov goes down! Markov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Miles moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfred Miles!

Event: IFC Mid Week 1
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Markov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Anderson has been cut.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Markov lands a big uppercut and Anderson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anderson looks OK. Markov waves Anderson back to his feet!#ROC#
Anderson is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Markov moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Anderson! Markov continues to tee off on Anderson, landing with a left and a right! Markov connects with a right hand that leaves Anderson sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Markov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexey Markov!

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