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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Markov (ranked 6578 p4p, 6589 weight class) and Skafti Brynjarsson (ranked 690 p4p, 691 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skafti Brynjarsson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov throws a series of strikes that have Brynjarsson backpedaling.
Markov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brynjarsson shoots and misses
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brynjarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Markov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brynjarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Markov lands a jab.
Markov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Brynjarsson from controlling successfully.
Markov keeping full guard, as Brynjarsson tries to pass.
Markov wants to get back to his feet but Brynjarsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
My spies in Cozad MMA Helsinki inform me that Brynjarsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brynjarsson wants to pass the guard but Markov is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brynjarsson trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skafti Brynjarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brynjarsson shoots and misses
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peter Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skafti Brynjarsson.
Brynjarsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
Brynjarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Markov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov lands a two punch combo.
Brynjarsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markov is fending him off so far but Brynjarsson persists. Nope, Markov circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Markov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Markov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Markov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brynjarsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Markov was covering up waiting for the punch and Brynjarsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Markov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Markov gets underhooks to prevent Brynjarsson's takedown attempt.
Brynjarsson has Markov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Markov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brynjarsson has Markov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Markov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brynjarsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brynjarsson misses with a takedown
and Markov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brynjarsson shoots in but Markov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brynjarsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Markov to the ground. Brynjarsson is now in Markov's guard.
Markov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brynjarsson is controlling him.
Brynjarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now.
Brynjarsson trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Brynjarsson has gone for a leg lock! Markov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brynjarsson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brynjarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.
Brynjarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Markov is proving a slippery customer.
Markov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brynjarsson working for a triangle but Markov defends it easily.
Markov stopping the sweep attempt from Brynjarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Markov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Markov cracks Brynjarsson with an open hand slap.
Markov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brynjarsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brynjarsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Brynjarsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markov's guard.
Skafti Brynjarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brynjarsson trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Markov wants to stand but Brynjarsson is controlling the position.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Brynjarsson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brynjarsson won't allow Markov to get back to his feet.
Brynjarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markov pushes Brynjarsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Brynjarsson shoots in and drives through. Markov sprawls well.
Markov is looking for a counter combo.
Peter Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skafti Brynjarsson.
Brynjarsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brynjarsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Markov!
Brynjarsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Markov, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brynjarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Markov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Markov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brynjarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Markov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brynjarsson tries for a kimura but Markov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brynjarsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Markov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brynjarsson's guard! Nice work there by Markov!
Markov preventing the sweep.
Brynjarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.
Markov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brynjarsson can do to turn this around?
Markov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brynjarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Markov has managed to get both his arms back between Brynjarsson's legs - danger averted.
Markov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brynjarsson's guard.
Markov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brynjarsson on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov gets to his feet - Brynjarsson follows without any prompting.
Markov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brynjarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Markov lands a head kick. Brynjarsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brynjarsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brynjarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Brynjarsson from controlling successfully.
Brynjarsson 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Markov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Markov scores with a punch to the head.
Brynjarsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brynjarsson 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 Brynjarsson off to one side.
A combination from Markov does no damage.
Markov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brynjarsson.
It looked like Markov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peter Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skafti Brynjarsson.
Markov lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Markov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brynjarsson under the eye.
Brynjarsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brynjarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Markov keeping full guard, as Brynjarsson tries to pass.
Markov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brynjarsson is controlling him.
Brynjarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Markov is retaining full guard.
Brynjarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brynjarsson fails with the takedown
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Peter Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brynjarsson's sensitive parts.
Markov lands a jab-cross combination.
Brynjarsson shoots and misses
and Markov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Markov.
Brynjarsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markov counters with a three punch combo that has Brynjarsson backing up. Brynjarsson nods at Markov to acknowledge the strikes.
Brynjarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markov tries to sprawl but Brynjarsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brynjarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Markov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brynjarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brynjarsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Skafti Brynjarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brynjarsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Markov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Brynjarsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Markov is trying to stand.
Brynjarsson goes for an armbar but Markov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Markov.
Brynjarsson looking for a guillotine here but Markov defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Markov!
Post fight, Peter Markov took to the microphone: 'I would like to thank Mr. Benson for giving me this opportunity to debut here and start my career off good.'.
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energy
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hype
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