SFC99: Markson VS Johnsson! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masahura Yakisoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yakisoba
vs
Fairtex

175 cm
35
140 lbs
24 - 26 - 0

190 cm
30
135 lbs
3 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masahura Yakisoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yakisoba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex 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.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yakisoba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
Yakisoba lands with a good body shot.
Yakisoba misses with a two punch combination.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakisoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fairtex counters with a head kick.
Yakisoba throws a jab when Fairtex was well out of range.
Fairtex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yakisoba tests Fairtex's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Fairtex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yakisoba lands a lovely overhand right.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fairtex throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yakisoba scores with the left hand. Fairtex knows he should have avoided that one.
Fairtex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakisoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yakisoba misses with a hook.
Yakisoba catches Fairtex with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yakisoba!
Yakisoba lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yakisoba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fairtex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fairtex is looking to clinch.
Fairtex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakisoba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yakisoba lands a jab to Fairtex's midsection.
Yakisoba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yakisoba jabs Fairtex right on the nose. Fairtex blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a leg kick
and Yakisoba counters with a stiff right hand.
Fairtex wants to clinch but Yakisoba slips to the side
and Yakisoba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fairtex thinking.
Yakisoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yakisoba scores with a jab to the body.
Yakisoba takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Yakisoba jabs at Fairtex's body.
Fairtex darts in trying to clinch
and Yakisoba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairtex's knee momentarily.
Yakisoba lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fairtex looks gassed!
Fairtex gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yakisoba. That's going to slow Fairtex down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease.
Yakisoba thumps Fairtex with a low kick.
Yakisoba lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yakisoba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakisoba connects with a nice looking jab.
Yakisoba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masahura Yakisoba dominated that round.
That's time! Yakisoba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yakisoba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fairtex. Fairtex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fairtex gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masahura Yakisoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Yakisoba scores with a four punch combination!
Yakisoba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairtex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fairtex takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Yakisoba.
Yakisoba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fairtex tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yakisoba counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakisoba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Fairtex is rocked!
Yakisoba lands with an overhand left.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Yakisoba finish him?
Yakisoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fairtex moves to clinch but Yakisoba breaks away
and Yakisoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakisoba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fairtex takes one to the chin there.
Fairtex takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fairtex seems to have recovered his senses.
Fairtex takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Yakisoba finds it's target.
Fairtex falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yakisoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yakisoba scores with a hook.
Fairtex tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakisoba to score with a decent uppercut.
Yakisoba connects with a body shot.
Yakisoba punishes Fairtex's body with a nice straight punch.
Yakisoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairtex looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yakisoba lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yakisoba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fairtex drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairtex moves forwards but Yakisoba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yakisoba scores with the left hand. Fairtex knows he should have avoided that one.
Yakisoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yakisoba lands with a good body shot.
Fairtex gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fairtex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Yakisoba.
Yakisoba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fairtex walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yakisoba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakisoba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yakisoba throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Fairtex colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Yakisoba as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Fairtex is left battered and dazed whilst Yakisoba and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masahura Yakisoba!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleto Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Watcharaphong Phantalee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watcharaphong Phantalee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rodriquez
vs
Phantalee

188 cm
35
210 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

200 cm
32
205 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleto Rodriquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Watcharaphong Phantalee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Phantalee misses

and Rodriquez counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Phantalee tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez is putting a hurting on Phantalee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Phantalee is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez is putting a hurting on Phantalee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodriquez 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rodriquez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Phantalee is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cleto Rodriquez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandom Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Master Of Puppets. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shields's choice of entrance music: In The End. Jake Shields has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brandom Vera's chin.

Vera
vs
Shields

191 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandom Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera darts in trying to clinch

and Shields counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vera!
Shields looking to finish with strikes here!
Vera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shields lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera wants to control but Shields is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Shields might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Shields misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands a big elbow.
Shields controlling the position easily from mount.
Vera wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shields.
Shields looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vera tries to lock up and control but Shields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shields seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vera is holding on tight.
Vera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields thowing shots but they're missing.
Vera is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shields controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Shields dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vera tries to clinch but Shields moves away

and Shields counters by moving into the clinch.

Shields successfully pulls guard.
Jake Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Vera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shields manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vera has Shields in his guard.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields is looking to advance position but Vera has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Vera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Vera moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shields has worked his arm free - good work by Shields!
Vera working away.

Vera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shields, who protects the arm well.
Shields is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Vera is trying to get an arm triangle but Shields is defending well.
Shields is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Vera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shields has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vera is looking for submissions but instead, Shields has regained full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.

Vera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shields manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vera has Shields in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Vera keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Shields was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Vera tries to keep at a distance but Shields has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Shields will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vera tries to clinch

and Shields counters by moving into the clinch.
Shields drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Shields wants the takedown. Vera is fighting it off but Shields persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vera's guard against the cage.
Vera keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Vera has a closed guard, preventing Shields from standing up.
Shields with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields throws a strike but Vera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vera preventing the sweep.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Vera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shields looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shields looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shields!
Shields in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera wants to control but Shields postures up.

Shields decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brandom Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera tries to clinch

and Shields decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vera's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shields working some strikes from top position.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jake Shields has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vera tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Shields moves into the clinch.
Vera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shields stalling in the clinch.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Vera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brandom Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vera tries a knee to the head but Shields blocks it.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vera tries to land knees in the clinch but Shields avoids the damage to the body.
Vera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shields avoids it.
Vera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vera misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields tries for a takedown but Vera manages to get underhooks.
Vera trying to land knees to the body.
Brandom Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Shields is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shields avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shields winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Shields!
Post fight, Jake Shields took to the microphone: 'Who ever the Light Heavyweight champion is,i just wanna let you know that im coming for You!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpha Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley comes to the cage accompanied by Get Up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chino's choice of entrance music: Booty Sweat Promo. Alpha Chino is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Riley
vs
Chino

195 cm
33
170 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

165 cm
28
185 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

STAR Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alpha Chino!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley slips a jab and a cross from Chino.
Chino misses with the combination.
Riley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chino tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.

Riley tries to keep at a distance but Chino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riley tries to pull guard but Chino won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino lands an uppercut.
Riley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Riley jumps into guard, dragging Chino to the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chino is aware though and is defending well.

Riley has his foot on Chino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chino works his way back into a safe position though.

Riley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chino defends it easily.

Riley working for submissions but it's allowed Chino to get to half guard.

Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riley actively working from the bottom here.

Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Chino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chino wants to stand but Riley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chino wants to stand up but Riley has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chino pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chino pulls his head out easily.

Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chino tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley works his way to full guard. Good work.

Riley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chino has picked Riley up and slammed him! Riley can't keep hold of the triangle and Chino manages to pass to side control!
Chino trying to control the position but Riley is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to improve his position.

Chino decides to stand up, so the ref orders Riley to his feet.
Chino tries a head kick but it misses.
Chino wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riley's corner calls for a 1-2. Riley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riley throws a predictable looking body shot

and Chino counters with a head kick that drops Riley to the mat! Riley scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Riley is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chino drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Riley's head, knocking him out cold! Chino is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alpha Chino!
A very excited looking Alpha Chino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Markson
vs
Johnsson

175 cm
29
183 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

175 cm
34
178 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Markson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnsson slips a jab and a cross from Markson.
Johnsson shoots in for a takedown but Markson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnsson fails to land the takedown.
John Markson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnsson.
Johnsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Markson swinging wildly here.
Johnsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Markson tries to sprawl out of it but Johnsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson misses with a double jab
and Markson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnsson's knee momentarily.
Johnsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Markson misses with a hook

and Johnsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markson.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Markson breaks the clinch.
Markson scores with a shot to the body.
Markson stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnsson. Johnsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Markson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnsson.
Markson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markson connects with a right hand. Johnsson shakes it off.
Markson cracks Johnsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsson's sensitive parts.
Markson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnsson.
Markson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markson.
Johnsson tries for a takedown but Markson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markson scores with a hook to the body. Johnsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnsson looks gassed!

Johnsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Markson tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Markson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnsson's guard! Nice work there by Markson!

Johnsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnsson looking for subs off his back but Markson has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Johnsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markson prevents Johnsson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Markson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Markson cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
Markson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Markson cracks Johnsson with an open hand slap.
Johnsson looks for a takedown but Markson sprawls well.
Johnsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Markson cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
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!
Markson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Markson tenderised Johnsson's leg. Johnsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Markson sprawls well. He's pushed Johnsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Markson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnsson.
Johnsson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson dips to his left and cracks Johnsson with an uppercut!
Johnsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markson lands with an overhand left.
Johnsson dives in and grabs Markson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markson pushes down on Johnsson's head and hops out.
Markson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
John Markson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Markson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John Markson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Markson lands a big head kick that sends Johnsson tumbling to the mat! Markson takes a step backwards and waves Johnsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Johnsson is rocked!

Markson sends Johnsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Markson is motioning to the referee to let Johnsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johnsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Markson finish him?
Johnsson tries to get into range but Markson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Johnsson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Markson scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Markson!
During a confident post fight interview, John Markson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solar Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McNamara
vs
Flair

180 cm
35
225 lbs
15 - 22 - 0

202 cm
25
218 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solar Flair!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair is looking to clinch.
McNamara keeps the fight on the outside.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flair tries to clinch up
and Flair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from McNamara.
Flair wants to clinch.
McNamara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flair throws a head kick but McNamara moves out of range.
McNamara throws a right and a left that both miss.
McNamara lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but Flair shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sean McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flair is looking to clinch.
McNamara misses with a two punch combination.
Flair looks to clinch
and McNamara counters with a straight that turns Flair's legs to rubber! McNamara pushes forward with more strikes and Flair goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean McNamara!
After the big win, Sean McNamara made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Das Labor and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.