Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2019

#R1#
Markov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Markov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie works Markov's body with a nice hook.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie connects with a jab.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Markov is out of range.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Markov.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Gracie misses
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov blocks a low kick nicely.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Markov back into the cage.#T1#
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markov looking to slow down the pace here.
Markov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Markov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Markov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Markov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie pushes Markov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Markov. #TD#
Gracie pulls Markov into guard. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Markov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Markov has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Markov defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Markov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Markov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Markov is very close to passing his half guard.
Markov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie trying to control here. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie wants to control but Markov is keeping busy.
Markov content to control rather than advance.
Gracie wants to control but Markov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie thumps Markov with a low kick.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Markov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Markov misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
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 Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Markov.
Markov looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Markov tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markov lands a right hand.
Markov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Markov uses from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov 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.
Markov wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Markov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Markov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Markov defends easily. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Markov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Gracie is working an open guard so Markov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Markov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Markov.
Gracie misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Markov looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie lands a jab.
Markov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Markov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Markov finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
A big right from Gracie misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Markov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Markov's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov misses with a body kick.
Gracie defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Markov counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Markov misses the jab.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Markov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov misses with a kick to the body.
Markov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Markov moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Gracie throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Markov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alan Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Markov.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Markov counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check. #CL#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Markov can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Markov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards. #BC2#
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Markov.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Markov moves out of range of the strikes.
Markov clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Markov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markov.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Markov moved out of range nicely.
Markov drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Markov pushes him off.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Markov moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Markov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Markov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Markov saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov pushes Gracie away with a front kick.#T3#
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Markov's ribcage but misses.
Markov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Markov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Markov thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Markov throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markov on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markov moves away.#T4#
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Markov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Alan Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Markov moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markov.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!
Mateus Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019

#R1#
Vandelay misses the shot to the body.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Markov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vandelay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Markov misses with a hook.
Vandelay throws the kick towards the body but Markov avoids it.
Markov misses with a lunging right hand
and Vandelay counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov staying out of range there.
Markov cracks Vandelay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandelay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markov scores with a jab to the head.
Vandelay lands a front kick.
Vandelay misses with an uppercut.
Markov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Markov looks to land a left hand but Vandelay moved out of range nicely.
Vandelay misses with a body shot
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vandelay throws a right hand that misses
and Vandelay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Vandelay.
Markov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vandelay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vandelay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vandelay slips a straight right by Markov.
Vandelay swings for the body but Markov moves out of range. #T2#
Vandelay misses with a wild body shot.
Markov throws a series of punches but Vandelay avoids them all with ease.
Markov moves away from the strike by Vandelay.
A slow jab from Markov misses its intended target.
Vandelay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
A big right from Markov misses.
Vandelay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Vandelay misses
and Markov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vandelay thinking.
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.
Markov throws a hook to the side of Vandelay's head but Vandelay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markov.
Vandelay throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Markov throws a body shot but no joy.
Markov throws a push kick but Vandelay slaps the foot to one side.
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alan Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vandelay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a nice looking body kick.
Markov misses with a body kick.
Vandelay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Vandelay as he connects with a hook.
Markov wants to land a leg kick but Vandelay is out of range. #T4#
Markov avoids the head kick by Vandelay.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markov.
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Vandelay slips the punch.
Markov slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vandelay.
Markov throws the kick towards the body but Vandelay avoids it.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vandelay's sensitive parts.
Markov checks a leg kick.
Markov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vandelay can pounce on him.
Markov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vandelay.
Markov scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alan Markov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vandelay slips under a jab.
Vandelay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vandelay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markov.
Vandelay misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.
Markov throws a leg kick but Vandelay moved away.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vandelay throws an overhand right that lands on Markov's shoulder, as Markov tries to avoid the shot.
Markov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandelay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vandelay throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vandelay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markov is able to avoid easily.
Markov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vandelay momentarily.
Markov throws a body punch but Vandelay moves out of range.
Vandelay lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Markov moves out of range as Vandelay strikes.
Vandelay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Markov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vandelay doesn't seem bothered though.
Vandelay takes one to the side of the head.
Vandelay slips under a jab from Markov.
Vandelay lunges at Markov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markov's hand.
Vandelay lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Markov misses with a hook
and Vandelay counters with a straight right hand.
Vandelay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vandelay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vandelay scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov lands with an overhand left.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markov staying out of range there.
Markov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markov throws a body punch but Vandelay moves out of range.
And Vandelay counters with a quick kick to the body but Markov blocks it.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Vandelay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vandelay is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vandelay misses with an uppercut. Markov saw that one coming.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Vandelay misses the shot to the body.
Markov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Markov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vandelay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markov throws a looping overhand right but Vandelay ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Vandelay misses.
Nice shot by Markov.
A low kick from Markov is predictable there
and Vandelay counters with a thumping low kick.
Donk. Markov catches Vandelay right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Markov.
And Vandelay counters with a quick kick to the body but Markov blocks it.
Markov thuds his right hand into Vandelay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Markov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vandelay at a distance. #T4#
Markov misses with a straight right.
Markov throws the kick towards the body but Vandelay avoids it.
Vandelay misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alan Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vandelay. Markov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vandelay momentarily.
Vandelay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Vandelay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alan Markov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Markov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vandelay is able to avoid easily.
Vandelay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Vandelay misses its intended target.
Vandelay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vandelay moves away from the strike by Markov.
Markov scores with a push kick.
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov throws a leg kick but Vandelay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vandelay moves out of range of the strikes.
Vandelay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vandelay throws a front kick that sends Markov stumbling back into the cage.
Vandelay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markov.#T1##KD#
Vandelay throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Markov stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vandelay follows into mount! #ROC#
Markov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alan Markov has been cut.
Markov is looking to get to half guard.
Markov is still in real trouble! Can Vandelay finish him?
Vandelay misses with a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vandelay controlling from mount.
Markov seems to have recovered his senses.
Markov tries to hold on but Vandelay postures up.#T2#
Vandelay controlling the position easily from mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Markov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Markov wants to get back to his feet. #SU#
Vandelay stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Markov to get to his feet.
Vandelay lands a front kick.
Vandelay throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a left and a right that stings Vandelay.
Markov misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Vandelay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Markov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vandelay.
Markov throws the left hand but Vandelay avoids the punch easily.
Markov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vandelay.
Markov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vandelay misses the shot to the body.
Alan Markov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Markov swings for the body but Vandelay moves out of range.
A jab from Markov does it's job there.
Art Vandelay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov throws a lazy right hand but Vandelay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vandelay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markov counters with a thumping low kick.
Vandelay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markov throws out a counter right but Vandelay avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Vandelay 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Markov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alan Markov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: XF 11
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
Supuaga closes the distance and pushes Markov back into the cage.#BC#
Supuaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Supuaga moves into the clinch.#BC#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Markov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supuaga.
A jab from Markov misses.
Markov throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Supuaga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Supuaga.
Supuaga stalling the fight. #BC2#
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markov, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Supuaga.
Supuaga is looking to counter the offense by Markov and move into the clinch.
Markov connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Supuaga cracks Markov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Markov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Supuaga circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Supuaga rushes Markov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markov throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Markov fails to land. #BC#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Supuaga.
Supuaga sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SU#
Supuaga decides to stand back up. Supuaga steps back and let's Markov get back to his feet.
Supuaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Markov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Supuaga darts in and clinches Markov up against the cage.#T2#
Supuaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supuaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Markov smiles and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Supuaga checks a leg kick.
Supuaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
and Supuaga counters with a nice body shot.
Markov 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. #TD#
Supuaga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Supuaga 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.#SU#
Supuaga decides to stand back up. Supuaga steps back and let's Markov get back to his feet.
Markov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Supuaga's head backwards.
Supuaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supuaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markov's sensitive parts. #T3##CL#
Supuaga closes the distance and pushes Markov back into the cage.#TD#
Supuaga pulls Markov into guard.
Supuaga has Markov pulled in close to control his posture.
Supuaga 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.
Markov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Supuaga looking to control. #T4##SU2#
Markov gets to his feet - Supuaga follows without any prompting. #CL#
Supuaga pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga keeps control of Markov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Supuaga tries to pull guard but Markov holds him up against the cage and eventually Supuaga drops back down to his feet.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Supuaga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maatia Supuaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Supuaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Supuaga with a poor takedown
and Markov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Supuaga's knee momentarily.#CL#
Supuaga clinches up against the cage.
Markov has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maatia Supuaga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Supuaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Markov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Markov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supuaga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supuaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
Markov slips a jab from Supuaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga works over Markov's head and body with a nice combination.
Supuaga is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.
Supuaga moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supuaga.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Supuaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Supuaga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markov.
Markov tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga lands an uppercut.
Supuaga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Supuaga tries to land knees in the clinch but Markov avoids the damage to the body.
Markov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Markov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Supuaga on the side of the head.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Markov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Supuaga blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.#T2#
A jab from Markov misses.
Supuaga misses with a left hand
and Markov counters with a left and a right that stings Supuaga.
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!
Supuaga misses the shot to the body.
Markov tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Supuaga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Markov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Supuaga controls the pace.
Supuaga won't allow Markov to get back to his feet.
Markov looking for a sweep. Not yet Markov, not yet.
Supuaga trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Supuaga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Markov seems keen to control Supuaga's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Supuaga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markov's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Supuaga tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt - Markov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alan Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Supuaga. #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.
Supuaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Supuaga has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maatia Supuaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Supuaga misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Supuaga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Markov quickly recovers to half guard.
Supuaga is controlling the pace.
Markov manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alan Markov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Supuaga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markov moves away from the strike by Supuaga.
Supuaga lands a jab to Markov's midsection.#CL#
Supuaga has Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but Markov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Supuaga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Supuaga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Markov stands up from Supuaga's guard - Markov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Supuaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Supuaga darts in and clinches Markov up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Markov.
Markov trying to control the position but instead, Supuaga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Markov into the cage.
Maatia Supuaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Markov tries a body shot but Supuaga blocks it. #T1#
Supuaga gets through Markov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markov misses with a punch to the body.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but Markov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maatia Supuaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Supuaga.
A nice right hand lands inside from Supuaga.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but Markov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Supuaga just leaning against Markov, taking a breather.
Markov tries to circle away but Supuaga has him pinned against the cage.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markov to keep the fight standing.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markov to keep the fight standing.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
Markov tries to stall but Supuaga uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Supuaga decides to pull guard.
Markov postures up. #T2#
Supuaga 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.
Maatia Supuaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Supuaga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Supuaga looking to control.
Supuaga wants to sweep but no luck.
Markov wants to control from the top but Supuaga keeps moving. #SUB#
Supuaga working for submissions but it's allowed Markov to get to half guard.
Markov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Supuaga! #T3#
Supuaga tries to lock up and control but Markov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Markov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Supuaga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Supuaga is trying to reverse the position but instead Markov has taken his back - oops!
Supuaga trying to control the hands but Markov breaks the grip.
Markov is hanging on to Supuaga's back as he tries to escape.
Supuaga is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markov has the hooks in. Supuaga is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Supuaga's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Markov trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markov not allowing Supuaga to control his hands.

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 Maatia Supuaga.
I think Supuaga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maatia Supuaga!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maatia Supuaga waved his t-shirt featuring Blue Moon's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: XF 5
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Prevot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good exchange - Markov coming out on top.
Nice cross by Markov.
Prevot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Prevot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prevot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markov.
Markov scores with a hook.
Prevot tries to clinch but Markov moves out of range.
Markov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Prevot if he has to take too many more of those.
Guilhaume Prevot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prevot fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Prevot moves into the clinch.
Prevot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Markov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Markov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markov lands a nice shot to the body.
Prevot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markov has him pressed against the cage.
Markov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Prevot looking to stall. #BC2#
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Prevot is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Prevot is looking to clinch.
Prevot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov throws a head kick that half lands.
Markov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markov sprawls well. Markov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prevot gets slowly back to his feet.
Markov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prevot has time to react.#T2#
Markov lunges at Prevot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prevot's hand.
Prevot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prevot tries to clinch but Markov moves out of range.
Markov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markov.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markov sprawls well. Markov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prevot gets slowly back to his feet.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prevot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prevot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Markov.
Prevot misses with an uppercut
and Markov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alan Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov thuds a left hand into Prevot's body.#T3#
Markov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Markov dodges the punch combination from Prevot.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markov feints and then cracks Prevot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Prevot down.
Markov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Prevot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prevot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markov counters with a body kick that stops Prevot in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prevot tries to clinch up.
Markov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prevot momentarily.
A solid body kick from Markov.
Crunch! Markov slams his shin into Prevot's torso.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prevot thows a leg kick but Markov checks it
and Markov counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from Markov tenderised Prevot's leg. Prevot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Markov jabs Prevot right on the nose. Prevot blinks but takes it well.
Prevot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Prevot clinches up against the cage.
Markov pushes Prevot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Prevot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prevot jumps guard but Markov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Prevot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Prevot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Markov controlling from the top position.
Markov is looking to stand up but Prevot won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Markov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Prevot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markov.
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prevot.
Prevot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prevot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by Markov - just one landing.
Prevot wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot moves forwards but Markov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Prevot fails with the takedown
and Markov counters with a right hand to the body.
Prevot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markov with a jab.
Markov thumps Prevot with a low kick.
Markov feints and then cracks Prevot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Prevot down.
Prevot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Prevot tries for a takedown but Markov circles away easily
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prevot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Prevot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Prevot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prevot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markov.
Markov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Nice body punch from Markov.
Prevot throws an off balance right hand
and Markov counters with a leg kick.
Alan Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markov thumps Prevot with a low kick.
Prevot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markov can pounce on him.
Prevot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Markov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markov jabs Prevot right on the nose. Prevot blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markov.
Markov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Markov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prevot momentarily.
Prevot throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Prevot shoots in looking for a takedown. Markov tries to sprawl out of it but Prevot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prevot tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Markov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Prevot closes the distance and clinches up with Markov, looking for a takedown. Prevot pushes Markov against the cage but Markov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prevot walks into a jab.
Markov lands with a shot to the body.
Markov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markov with a nice cross.
Prevot misses with a head kick.
Guilhaume Prevot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Markov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markov.
Jab, jab by Markov - just one landing. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Markov.
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!
Prevot throws a combination that misses
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prevot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markov duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Guilhaume Prevot has been cut.
Markov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prevot's hands.
Markov lands a two punch combo.
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markov connects with a leg kick. Prevot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Markov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov scores with a hook to the body. Prevot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prevot walks into a jab.
Prevot with a poor takedown
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guilhaume Prevot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Markov lands the left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prevot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Markov - the referee stops the clock and Prevot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Markov. Prevot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab from Markov.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prevot's sensitive parts.
Prevot tries to clinch up.
Markov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Prevot tries to clinch there but Markov circles away. #TD#
Prevot gets a double leg takedown into Markov's guard.#ES2#
Markov 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 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 lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Markov.
Prevot is trying to pull guard but Markov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Markov.
Markov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Markov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
Markov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prevot backwards. #BC2#
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markov connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prevot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markov scores with a punch to the head.
Prevot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markov lands a jab to Prevot's midsection.
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Markov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch but Markov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prevot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Prevot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markov.
Prevot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Prevot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markov tests Prevot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markov with a nice cross.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Markov.
Prevot dives in for a single leg takedown but Markov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov connects with a solid leg kick.
Prevot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prevot misses with a takedown attempt
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prevot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prevot.
Markov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prevot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prevot scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Markov - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Markov coming out on top.#T4#
Prevot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Prevot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prevot takes one to the chin there.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prevot's sensitive parts.
Markov connects with a single shot there.
Prevot misses with a few strikes there.
Markov works Prevot's body with a nice hook.
Alan Markov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prevot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markov.
Guilhaume Prevot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov tests Prevot's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Prevot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Prevot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES2#
Markov manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Markov!
An out of breath Alan Markov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2019

#R1#
Arlington misses with a jab to the body
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Arlington.
Arlington misses with an uppercut
and Markov counters with a nice body shot.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markov lands a jab to the nose.
Markov throws a lazy body kick
and Arlington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arlington lands with a shot to the body.
Arlington lands a lovely overhand right.
Markov leaves Arlington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markov. Arlington shrugs it off though. #T1#
Markov connects with a solid leg kick.
Markov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arlington was well out of range. Poor timing from Markov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markov.
Arlington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arlington takes one to the side of the head.
Markov misses with a body kick.
Alan Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Markov is looking to slow Arlington down with leg kicks.
Markov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markov tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Arlington counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##TD2#
Arlington successfully pulls guard.
Markov wants to stand but Arlington is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Arlington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markov defends well.
Arlington tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Arlington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markov wants to get up but he can't break Arlington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Markov stopping the sweep attempt from Arlington.#SUB2#
Arlington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Arlington working for a triangle but Markov defends it easily. #SUB2#
Arlington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Arlington looking for a guillotine here but Markov defends easily.
Markov wants to stand but Arlington has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #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.#SUB2#
Arlington is looking for a triangle here but Markov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Arlington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Markov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Markov tries to stand but Arlington is controlling his head.
Arlington is trying to get back to half guard.
Arlington keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arlington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Markov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Arlington will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Arlington swings widly with a right hand
and Arlington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Markov throws a push kick but Arlington slaps the foot to one side.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlington is just out of range.
Arlington tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Markov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alan Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Arlington misses its intended target.
Arlington scores with a jab. Markov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov lands a nice looking body kick.
Crunch! Markov slams his shin into Arlington's torso.
Markov moves forwards but Arlington connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Markov jabs Arlington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markov tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Arlington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arlington postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov keeping full guard, as Arlington tries to pass. #SUB2#
Arlington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Markov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Markov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Arlington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Arlington throws his legs up looking for a submission but Markov uses it to pass to side control.
Arlington is looking to regain half guard here but Markov keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Markov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Arlington 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov stuns Arlington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Arlington throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
Markov is looking to counter punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markov.
Arlington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arlington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markov lands a glancing blow to the side of Arlington's head.
Arlington throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alan Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
Markov throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Arlington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markov won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Arlington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arlington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arlington tries to advance to mount but Markov instead regains half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Markov is defending against the submission attempts here by Arlington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlington has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arlington wants to take Markov's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alan Markov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arlington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Markov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arlington lands with a shot to the body.
Markov feints and then cracks Arlington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arlington down.
Arlington misses with a takedown attempt - Markov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Markov. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick there by Markov.
Arlington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arlington misses with an uppercut. Markov saw that one coming.#T1#
Arlington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Markov throws a push kick but Arlington slaps the foot to one side.
Markov scores with a jab to the head.
Markov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Markov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arlington.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arlington lands a glancing blow to the side of Markov's head.
Arlington takes one to the side of the head.
Markov scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Arlington punishes Markov's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markov scores with a body shot.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
Markov misses with a body shot.
Arlington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markov lands with a shot to the body.
Markov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Arlington.
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Arlington swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Arlington scores with a nice strike.
Arlington throws a poor cross that misses
letting Markov counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Markov is predictable there #TD2#
and Arlington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markov won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Arlington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Markov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Arlington tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Markov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arlington on the ground.#SUB2#
Arlington tries for a kimura but Markov is defending well. #T4#
Arlington advances to mount.
Arlington is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Arlington is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Markov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Markov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Arlington looking for a guillotine here but Markov defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Markov. That snapped Perez's head back.
Perez misses with a left hand
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
Markov throws a chopping leg kick but Perez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markov slips a jab from Perez.
Perez cracks a nice hook into Markov's ribs.
Perez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markov slips under a jab.
Markov is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Markov slips under a jab from Perez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Markov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez tests Markov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
A counter left hand to the body from Perez misses its target.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Markov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Markov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez connects with a right hand. Markov shakes it off.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Markov throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perez.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez tests Markov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markov counters with a body kick.
Markov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markov takes one to the side of the head.
Markov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Markov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Perez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markov's head.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perez misses with a hook. Markov ducked under it nicely.
Markov slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Markov misses with a body kick.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Markov manages to avoid it.
Perez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Markov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez backing away here, and Markov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Perez connects with a body shot that sends Markov's belly button to the back.
Markov pushes Perez away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Perez lands a nice looking body shot.
Markov fails to land with a series of punches.
Markov walks into a left hand.
Markov throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Markov throws a head kick that misses.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
Markov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perez with a body shot.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markov defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Perez misses.
Markov throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
Perez misses with a combination
and Markov counters with a two punch combo.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perez lands with an uppercut that bounces Markov off the cage and back into range.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markov walks into a straight right hand from Perez.
Perez lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov thuds a left hand into Perez's body.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Markov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perez misses with a combination
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markov.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Markov is looking to land body kicks.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Markov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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, Perez has got the better of the exchanges.
Perez takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez throws a right hand that Markov ducks under and follows up with a left that Markov also avoids with ease.
Perez lunges at Markov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markov's hand.
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Perez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markov can do to turn this around?
Perez misses with a straight left.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Markov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Perez swinging wildly here.
Markov avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markov manages to avoid it.
Perez throws a right hand that misses
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markov.
Perez digs a good body shot into Markov's ribs.
Markov defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Markov looks to land a body kick but Perez moved away.
Markov tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Markov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markov defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Markov's shoulder, as Markov tries to avoid the shot.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Markov's shoulder, as Markov tries to avoid the shot.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perez scores with a jab. Markov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez misses the body punch
and Markov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markov lands a nice looking body shot.
Markov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perez misses with a combination
and Markov counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Perez.
Perez misses with a hook. Markov ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markov.
A countering left hand to the body from Markov misses.
Markov blocks a jab.
Markov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Markov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez feints a jab promting Markov to slip. Perez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Markov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Perez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
Markov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
Perez throws a right hand that misses
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Markov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perez connects with a looping right hand.
Perez misses with a left hand
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez lands with a right hand.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markov throws a good cross that connects.
Markov throws a push kick but Perez slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Markov misses with a body kick.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Markov's head but Markov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markov manages to avoid it.
Markov blocks a jab.
Markov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perez lands with a shot to the body.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Markov.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Markov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Markov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov counters with a thumping low kick.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perez misses with a hook. Markov ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Perez misses.
Markov misses with a body kick.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markov.
Perez misses with the combination. #T4#
Markov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Markov counter with a right hand.
Perez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markov under the eye.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Perez as he checks the leg kick.
Alan Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez cracks Markov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
Perez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perez.
Markov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

Event: SyFi 123
Date: Nov 04, 2018

#R1#
Hill slips a straight right by Markov.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hill scores with a punch to the head.
Hill throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
Markov connects with a leg kick. Hill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hill with a jab.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov is looking to counter punch.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
Markov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markov throws out a powerful jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Markov - the referee stops the clock and Hill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Markov. Hill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Markov misses with a hook.
Hill throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Markov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hill thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Markov does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hill.
Markov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alan Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muswell Hill.#T1#
Hill looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Markov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markov avoids the body shot from Hill.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markov looks for the body kick but Hill saw that one coming.
Hill tries to clinch but Markov moves out of range.
Markov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice combination there by Markov. #CUT#
It looks like Muswell Hill has been cut.
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill throws an off balance right hand
and Markov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Markov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markov throws a chopping leg kick but Hill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Hill. That snapped Markov's head back.
Hill takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
A jab from Hill does it's job there.#T2#
Markov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Markov in a clinch.
Markov tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Markov is pressed up against the cage. Hill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markov down to the mat. Markov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Markov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muswell Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markov manages to avoid it.
Hill tries to land a front kick but Markov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Markov is out of range.
Markov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hill avoided it.#T3#
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Markov misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
Markov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hill throws a hook but Markov avoids it easily.
Markov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Markov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markov lands an overhand right.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Markov misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Markov.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markov avoids the body shot from Hill.
Markov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hill misses.
As Hill backs away, Markov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Markov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Markov slams his shin into Hill's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markov.
Markov scores with a kick to the body.
Markov moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Markov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markov is looking to counter punch.
Markov looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well.
Hill checks a low kick from Markov.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Markov throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Hill. #TD2#
Markov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hill is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Markov to the mat. Markov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Muswell Hill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Muswell Hill's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hill scores with a jab to the body.
Hill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markov in his tracks.
Hill digs a good body shot into Markov's ribs.
Hill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill scores with a kick to the body.
Markov scores with a push kick.
Markov looks to land a body kick but Hill moved away.
Hill flicks out a counter leg kick but Markov steps away.
Markov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Markov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
Hill throws the left hand but Markov avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Hill misses.
Markov takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Hill swings widly with a right hand
and Markov counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov keeps the fight on the outside.
Markov is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Markov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hill.
Hill throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
Hill feints and then cracks Markov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markov down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markov.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Markov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hill. That one must have hurt.
Hill checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hill closes the distance but Markov moves to the side
and Markov counters with a two punch combo.
Markov stuffs the takedown.
Hill throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Markov.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Markov's head but Markov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Markov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Markov.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Hill throws a hook but Markov avoids it easily.
Markov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Markov saw that one coming.
Markov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Markov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Markov ducks down to avoid it.
Hill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hill misses with a double jab.
Muswell Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Markov takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Markov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hill doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Markov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hill.
Hill throws a hook but Markov blocks it.
Hill misses with a left hand
and Markov counters with a nice leg kick.
Markov slips under a jab from Hill.
Markov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hill just manages to avoid it.
Hill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hill misses with a double jab
and Markov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markov 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.
Markov throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markov defends it well.
Hill throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
Hill moves out of range of the body kick from Markov.
Markov checks a low kick from Hill.
Markov jabs Hill right on the nose. Hill blinks but takes it well.
Hill shoots in and drives through. Markov sprawls well.
Markov moves away from the strike by Hill.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time.
Alan Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muswell Hill.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Markov.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Markov. Beautiful body shot.
Markov throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markov.
A leg kick checked by Hill.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
Markov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill cracks Markov with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Muswell Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Muswell Hill's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markov.
Markov defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Hill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markov's waist but Markov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hill off to one side.
Markov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hill swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Markov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hill feints and then cracks Markov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markov down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Markov - the referee stops the clock and Hill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Markov. Hill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Markov saw that one coming.
It appears Markov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Markov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Markov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
Hill throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
It looked like Markov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Hill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Markov. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Markov blocks the leg kick.
Markov misses with a hook.
Markov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Hill scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hill content to control rather than advance.
Markov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Markov tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Markov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Hill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Markov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Markov is looking to escape.
Markov is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hill seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Markov blocks a low kick nicely.
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.#CL2#
Markov tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill misses with a body punch.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 is pressed up against the cage. Hill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markov down to the mat. Markov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hill misses with a hook.#T3#
Markov blocks a low kick nicely.
Markov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Markov misses. #CL2#
Hill takes the fight into the clinch.
Hill lands with a light punch inside.
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Markov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Markov.
Markov cracks a nice hook into Hill's ribs.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hill lands a leg kick that knocks Markov off balance momentarily.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hill really felt that one!#T4#
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!
Hill throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
Hill scores with a push kick.
Hill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markov is looking to counter punch.
Alan Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markov.
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Markov.
Markov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hill shoots for a double leg takedown but Markov sprawls well. He's pushed Hill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alan Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alan Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muswell Hill.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Hill misses
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Hill forces Markov back against the cage and clinches.
Markov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Hill is trying to drag Markov to the mat but Markov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Markov lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muswell Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muswell Hill!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Muswell Hill made sure he mentioned Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WeInSyd 30
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Parks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Parks feints and then cracks Markov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markov down.
Parks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markov's calf.
Parks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
Parks connects with a solid leg kick.
Parks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parks with a jab.
Markov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parks. Parks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parks thumps Markov with a low kick.
Markov misses with a leg kick.
Parks avoids the head kick by Markov.
A jab from Parks misses.
Parks misses with a head kick.
Parks throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks feints and then cracks Markov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markov down.
Parks connects with the punch.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Parks. That snapped Markov's head back.
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Markov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Parks misses with a head kick.
Parks swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Parks looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Parks needs to keep his hands up - Markov had a free shot at his head there.
Parks defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Markov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parks throws a lazy head kick
and Markov counters with a left to the body.
Parks checks a low kick from Markov.#T2#
Markov clobbers Parks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lyoto Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markov if he has to take too many more of those.
Parks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Parks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parks moves out of range of the body kick.
Markov connects with a body shot.
Markov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markov ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Markov moves out of range as Parks throws a body kick.
Parks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parks scores with a hook.
Parks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parks.#T3#
Parks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Parks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markov swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Parks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Markov is predictable there
and Parks counters with a good low kick that Markov was not able to check.
Parks cracks Markov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parks throws a lazy head kick
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks takes one to the side of the head.
Markov scores with the left hand. Parks knows he should have avoided that one.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick.
Markov throws out a counter right but Parks avoids it with no problem.
Parks throws a sloppy head kick and Markov moves out of range easily.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parks throws a leg kick but Markov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks throws a lazy head kick
and Markov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Parks really felt that one!#T4#
Markov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Markov throws a wild body kick that Parks sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Parks misses
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks tries to clinch up.
Parks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
Parks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
Markov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A solid body kick from Markov.
Parks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parks there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 Lyoto Parks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Markov looks to land a right hand but Parks moved out of range.
Parks scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Markov misses.
Parks tries a head kick but it misses.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parks is able to avoid easily.
Parks tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Parks misses
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
Markov counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parks.
Markov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parks is looking to clinch but Markov is avoiding it.
Parks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parks is out of range and Markov settles back down.
It looked like Parks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parks in his tracks. #T1#
Parks lunges at Markov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markov's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markov, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markov, as that shot connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Parks.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Markov cracks Parks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markov throws a body punch but Parks moves out of range. #CL#
Parks has managed to clinch.
Markov working aggressively here.
Markov is trying to push Parks away but Parks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks. #T2#
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markov misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Parks blocking some punches.
Markov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parks.
Markov tries a body shot but Parks blocks it.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
Parks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markov letting Parks take a breather here.#T3#
Markov throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
Markov tries to throw a body punch but Parks avoids it by throwing Markov back against the cage.
Parks blocks a body shot from Markov.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Markov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parks lands with a light punch inside.
Markov taking a breather.
Markov misses with the head strike.
Parks tries a body shot but Markov blocks it.
Markov is trying to force a seperation but Parks has the dominant position.
Parks has Markov pushed against the cage.#T4#
Parks blocks an uppercut.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Parks.
Markov misses with a body punch.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Markov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markov.
Markov tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
A right handed body shot lands from Markov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lyoto Parks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.
It looked like Parks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Parks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Parks is looking to counter the offense by Markov and move into the clinch.
Parks blocks a head kick by Markov.
Nice defenses there by Parks.
Parks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Parks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markov.
A little feinted left hand from Parks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parks lands a high kick!
Parks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Markov cracks Parks with a good jab.
Parks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markov's head.#T1#
Parks scores with a nice body kick.
Markov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parks.
Markov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markov throws a chopping leg kick but Parks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Markov avoids it.
Markov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parks under the eye.
Parks throws a head kick that misses.
Parks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markov counters with a nice body shot.
Markov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markov throws a body kick that misses.
Parks misses with a body kick.
Parks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markov swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Markov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Parks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parks misses with a head kick.
Alan Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Parks!
A solid leg kick lands there for Parks.
Parks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markov if he has to take too many more of those.
Markov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parks tries to land a front kick but Markov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parks blocks a jab.
Parks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parks throws a big shot that misses.
Parks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Markov throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Markov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parks.
Parks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Markov tenderised Parks's leg. Parks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parks thuds his shin into the meat of Markov's side.
Markov misses with a looping right.
Parks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Parks checks a leg kick nicely.
Parks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Parks takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Parks tenderised Markov's leg. Markov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Markov tries to move into range but Parks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lyoto Parks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Parks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Markov fails to land. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Parks lands with a light punch inside.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Markov fails to land.
Alan Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
Parks 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 swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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 Lyoto Parks.
Well Parks 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Parks!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2018

#R1#
Stronghold misses with a hook
and Markov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Markov with a hook.
Stronghold throws a looping overhand right but Markov ducks down to avoid it.
Markov slips under a jab from Stronghold.
Stronghold takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Markov scores with a hook.
Stronghold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markov walks into a stiff left hand from Stronghold.
Alan Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Markov finds it's way through Stronghold's defenses.
Stronghold moves forwards but Markov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stronghold drops his hands momentarily and Markov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Stronghold connects with a nice looking jab.
Stronghold throws a right hand that misses
and Markov counters with a nice body kick.
Markov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markov jabs at Stronghold's body.
Stronghold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Markov scores with the left hand. Stronghold knows he should have avoided that one.
Markov works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Stronghold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markov slips a jab and a cross from Stronghold.
Stronghold backing away here, and Markov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Stronghold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stronghold connects with a body shot that sends Markov's belly button to the back.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stronghold jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Markov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Markov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stronghold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markov connects with a solid leg kick.
Markov jabs Stronghold right on the nose. Stronghold blinks but takes it well.
Markov with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.
A cross from Markov lands.
Markov scores with a shot to the body.
Markov scores with a shot to the body.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Markov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stronghold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.
Stronghold throws a hook to the side of Markov's head but Markov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stronghold throws a hook but Markov avoids it easily.
Markov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markov scores with a jab to the body.
Stronghold throws a right hand that misses
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov lands a nice hook to Stronghold's body. Stronghold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markov scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from Stronghold misses.
Stronghold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stronghold throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
Stronghold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Stronghold missing with a left hand there. Markov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markov flicks out a counter leg kick but Stronghold steps away.
Stronghold misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stronghold takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stronghold throws a hook to the side of Markov's head but Markov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markov.
Markov scoring well with a low kick there.
Stronghold takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Markov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stronghold tries to move into range but Markov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stronghold throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Markov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stronghold throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stronghold drops his hands momentarily and Markov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stronghold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stronghold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markov.
A shot to the liver by Markov. Beautiful body shot.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markov throws a combination. Stronghold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Markov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov slips under a jab.
Markov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markov lands a right hook to the body.
Stronghold will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Stronghold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stronghold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stronghold cracks a nice hook into Markov's ribs.
Stronghold walks into a stiff left hand from Markov.
Stronghold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
Markov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stronghold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stronghold throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
A lazy left from Markov finds it's target.#T2#
Markov misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov misses with a hook.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
Markov slips under a jab from Stronghold.
Stronghold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markov doesn't seem bothered though.
Markov lands a jab to Stronghold's midsection.
Stronghold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markov thumps Stronghold with a low kick.
Markov ducks under a wild hook from Stronghold.
Markov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stronghold crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Markov - the referee stops the clock and Stronghold gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Markov. Stronghold manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Markov blocks a jab.
Markov is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Markov tenderised Stronghold's leg. Stronghold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alan Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markov lands with a nice body punch.
Stronghold throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stronghold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stronghold misses with an uppercut
and Markov counters with a good low kick that Stronghold was not able to check.
Stronghold throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
Stronghold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markov.
Markov scores with a hook.
Markov misses with an uppercut. Stronghold saw that one coming.
Stronghold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Markov lands with a straight right. Stronghold didn't see that one coming.
Stronghold moves away from the strike by Markov.
Markov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stronghold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Stronghold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stronghold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markov throws a sloppy head kick and Stronghold moves out of range easily.
Stronghold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stronghold swings widly with a right hand
and Stronghold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stronghold's head.
Stronghold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stronghold misses with an uppercut
and Markov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Markov connects with a right hand. Stronghold shakes it off.
Stronghold misses with a lunging right hand
and Stronghold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stronghold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stronghold misses with a looping right.
Stronghold throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
Stronghold slips a jab and a cross from Markov.
Markov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronghold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markov scores with a jab to the body.
Stronghold misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Markov thows a body kick. Stronghold tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Markov connects with a body shot.
Markov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strongholds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markov misses the jab.
Stronghold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markov can pounce on him.
Markov lands a nice looking body kick.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stronghold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markov finds it's way round the side to connect with Stronghold's head.
Stronghold defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Stronghold is looking to counter punch.
Markov misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Stronghold swings widly with a right hand
and Markov counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov cracks the inside of Stronghold's front leg.
Stronghold ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Markov moves out of range as Stronghold strikes.
Markov cracks Stronghold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markov scores with the left hand. Stronghold knows he should have avoided that one.
Stronghold ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Nice jab there from Markov.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Stronghold moved out of range.
Markov misses with a right hand
and Stronghold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stronghold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Markov.
Stronghold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stronghold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markov cracks Stronghold with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Markov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Markov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 lands with a hook. Stronghold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Markov tenderised Stronghold's leg. Stronghold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stronghold throws out the jab.
Markov flicks out a counter leg kick but Stronghold steps away.
Chad Stronghold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alan Markov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stronghold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
Stronghold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stronghold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov counters with a straight right hand.
Stronghold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Markov!
After winning the bout, Alan Markov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Torcida 43 - Breed Vs Chandler
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Jakku moves into the clinch successfully.
Jakku wants a takedown but no success here.
Markov is pressed up against the cage. Jakku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markov down to the mat. Markov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Markov avoids the head kick by Jakku.
Markov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markov circles away.
Alan Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minkki Jakku.#TD2#
Jakku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Markov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jakku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Markov is controlling Jakku's trapped leg to prevent Jakku from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov is looking for a sweep. Jakku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jakku on the ground.#T1#
Jakku stops Markov from getting back to his feet.
Jakku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markov is trying to stand up here but Jakku is controlling him well.
Jakku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jakku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jakku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jakku is keen to just control but Markov is a slippery customer.
Jakku stops Markov from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Jakku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Jakku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jakku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jakku missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Markov is controlling Jakku's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jakku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Jakku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Markov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jakku just manages to avoid it.
Jakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markov circles away.
Jakku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Jakku shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jakku was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
Markov is trying to buck Jakku off.#SUB2#
Jakku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Markov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Markov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jakku asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Markov dodges the ground and pound from Jakku.
Jakku throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jakku sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markov trying to remain calm as Jakku controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Jakku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jakku lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minkki Jakku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jakku defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Jakku looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Jakku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Jakku from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakku postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
Jakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jakku stands and throws Markov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Jakku.
Jakku wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jakku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Jakku in side control, throwing shots but Markov defends.
Jakku throws a strike aimed at the side of Markov's head but Markov avoids it well.#SUB2#
Jakku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jakku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
Jakku tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jakku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markov keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jakku looks up at the clock and then as Markov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jakku smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Jakku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jakku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Markov is trying to buck Jakku off.#SUB2#
Jakku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Jakku tries for a kimura but Markov is defending well.
Markov is looking for a sweep.
Markov regains half guard.
Markov pushes Jakku off looking to stand but Jakku dives back in and keeps control.
Jakku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jakku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura but Markov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jakku to get the leverage. #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.
Jakku thows a huge punch but Markov dodges it nicely.
Jakku slips a nice elbow through Markov's hands, connecting with Markov's forehead.
Markov is trying to stand.
Jakku throwing shots but Markov is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
Jakku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markov pushes Jakku off looking to stand but Jakku dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Jakku tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minkki Jakku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jakku dives in for a single leg takedown but Markov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Markov lands a nice looking body shot.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jakku.
Jakku scores with a decent looking hook.
Jakku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Jakku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Markov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markov.
Jakku blocks the body kick.
Jakku steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Markov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markov's waist but Markov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jakku off to one side.
Alan Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minkki Jakku.
Markov tries to work over Jakku's front leg with a kick but Jakku checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Minkki Jakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakku fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Jakku doesn't manage to clinch there - Markov circles away.
Jakku moves to clinch but Markov breaks away
and Markov counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Jakku drives through with a takedown into Markov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Jakku is proving a slippery customer.
Jakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Markov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Jakku drops back looking for a leg! Markov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markov manages to kick Jakku off! Jakku jumps back into Markov's guard.
Jakku throwing strikes from guard but Markov blocks nicely.
Jakku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Jakku from controlling successfully.
Jakku wants to pass the guard but Markov is keeping the position.#T3#
Jakku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Minkki Jakku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Jakku throws a strike but Markov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily.
Markov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jakku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Markov tries to stand but Jakku is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jakku 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alan Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alan Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alan Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Markov gets caught napping as Jakku dives in and scores a takedown. Markov manages to retain guard.#ES#
Markov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jakku is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jakku 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minkki Jakku!

Event: Torcida 38 - Payne Vs Venom
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Howlett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Markov backs up against the cage.
Howlett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howlett misses with a double jab
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markov thuds his shin into the meat of Howlett's side.
Markov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Howlett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Howlett's calf.
Howlett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howlett misses with a double jab.
Howlett misses with a hook to the body
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markov.
Howlett throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Howlett throws a combination that misses
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Markov. That snapped Howlett's head back.
Both fighters circling a little - Markov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Markov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Howlett.
Howlett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Howlett is rocked!
Markov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Howlett tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alan Markov!
Alan Markov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Torcida 32 - Cheem Vs Jacobs
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Markov.
Markov lands a head shot.#CL#
Munchkin gets a clinch.
Munchkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munchkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Munchkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markov is trying to break the clinch but Munchkin has him pressed against the cage.
Munchkin takes a shot to the head.
Markov is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Munchkin as Markov tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Munchkin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Markov uses from the top position.
Markov controlling from the top position.
Markov wants to stand but Munchkin is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Munchkin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Markov frees his head nicely. Oh but Munchkin has switched to an armbar! Markov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Furious Munchkin!
Furious Munchkin retains his bantamweight title!

Event: Torcida 25 - Bailey Vs Honda
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Markov throws a leg kick but Beaubois sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beaubois goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Beaubois fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Markov thuds a left hand into Beaubois's body.
Beaubois throws a lazy uppercut
and Markov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beaubois connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markov's hands.
Beaubois throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.
Markov lands a jab to the nose.
Beaubois goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Beaubois misses with a body shot.
Beaubois chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beaubois ducks right into an uppercut from Markov.
Beaubois on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beaubois lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beaubois.#T1#
Markov scores with a punch to the head.
Beaubois throws a good cross that connects.
Beaubois takes a swing at Markov's ribcage but misses.
Beaubois misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markov.
Beaubois misses with a left hand
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beaubois checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beaubois swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lionel Beaubois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov blocks a head kick by Beaubois.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beaubois changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beaubois throws an overhand right that lands on Markov's shoulder, as Markov tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Beaubois.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov tries to work over Beaubois's front leg with a kick but Beaubois checks it.
Beaubois misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.
Beaubois throws a sloppy head kick and Markov moves out of range easily. #T2#
Markov slips under a jab from Beaubois.
Beaubois keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beaubois fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markov, as that shot connected.
Beaubois just misses with a punch to the body.
Beaubois 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 blocks a head kick by Beaubois.
Markov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beaubois lands a really nice looking cross but Markov seems unphased.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beaubois.
Beaubois scores with a jab to the head.
Beaubois lands a two punch combo.
Markov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beaubois definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beaubois moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Markov lands a glancing blow to the side of Beaubois's head.
Beaubois pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Markov blocks the body kick.
Beaubois is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Markov throws a leg kick but Beaubois moved away.
Markov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beaubois.
A countering left hand to the body from Markov misses.
Markov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beaubois.
Beaubois misses with a body shot
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Beaubois is rocked!
Markov drops Beaubois with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Beaubois! Markov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Markov!
Alan Markov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Torcida 18-Woodsen Vs Deluccio
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Midland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Markov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Midland. #CL#
Midland has Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Midland lands a nice shot to the body.
Markov prevents a body shot from Midland.
Markov wants to break free but Midland has control.
Markov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Midland lands with a light punch inside.
Midland tries to throw a body punch but Markov avoids it by throwing Midland back against the cage.
Markov is looking to break free of the clinch but Midland has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midland tries to throw a body punch but Markov avoids it by throwing Midland back against the cage.
Markov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Midland can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Midland prevents a body shot from Markov.
Markov lands a body shot. #T1#
Markov slowing the pace effectively.
Midland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markov is trying to break free.
Midland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markov lands a hook that snaps the head of Midland backwards.
Markov pushes Midland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Midland.
A short body shot lands from Midland as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Midland.
Midland presses Markov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Midland tries to work over Markov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Midland blocks an uppercut.
Markov prevents a body shot from Midland.
Midland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Midland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov tries to break the clinch but Midland is controlling the position.
Midland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Midland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Midland keeps control of Markov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Midland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Midland cracks Markov with a nice body shot.#TD#
Midland lands a takedown into guard.
Markov trying to control the position.
Midland postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
Markov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Midland.
Midland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Midland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Midland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Midland is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Midland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Midland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Midland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Midland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Midland is trying for a kimura here. Markov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Midland wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wally Midland!
Wally Midland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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