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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Ramones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantine Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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192 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Ramones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Constantine Markakis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markakis wants to clinch.
Ramones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramones blocks the elbow strike.
Markakis trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Markakis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Markakis lands an elbow inside.
Markakis blocks an elbow strike.
Markakis trying to stall but Ramones improves his position.
Ramones managing to block the knees to the body from Markakis.
Markakis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markakis.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Ramones trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markakis keeps control of Ramones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markakis scores with a hook to the body.
Ramones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markakis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Markakis.
Markakis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramones wants to break free but Markakis has control.
Markakis managing to block the knees to the body from Ramones.
Ramones trying to land knees to the body.
Ramones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Markakis pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramones gets a clinch.
Ramones is trying to break free.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Ramones's ribcage.
Ramones is breathing heavily.
Markakis landing knees to the body.
Markakis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Markakis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Markakis landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markakis landing knees to the body.
Markakis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramones's face.
Markakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Markakis.
Markakis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramones up against the cage.
Markakis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Markakis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ramones won't allow Markakis to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramones wants to stand but Markakis is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markakis holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramones stands and steps away. Markakis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis clinches up against the cage.
Markakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Markakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Ramones's ribcage.
Markakis gets control of Ramones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Markakis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Markakis has Ramones pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markakis is on top in guard.
Markakis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markakis pushing down on Ramones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Markakis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramones clinches but Markakis breaks the clinch
and Markakis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramones missing with knees to the body.
Ramones tries to land knees in the clinch but Markakis avoids the damage to the body.
Ramones tries to land knees in the clinch but Markakis avoids the damage to the body.
Ramones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markakis avoiding damage as Ramones throws knees to the body.
Ramones wants to break free but Markakis has control.
Markakis tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramones avoids the damage to the body.
Markakis is pushing Ramones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Markakis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
Markakis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramones wants to break free but Markakis has control.
Ramones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Markakis.
Ramones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markakis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
Markakis has Ramones pushed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Markakis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markakis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Ramones's ribcage.
Ramones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Markakis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ramones to the mat. Ramones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ramones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markakis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markakis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Markakis with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markakis controlling from the top position.
Markakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markakis stands and throws Ramones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Markakis just content to control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Constantine Markakis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markakis tries to clinch but Ramones is having none of it.
Ramones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Markakis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Markakis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramones darts in trying to clinch
and Markakis counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Markakis prevents it.
Markakis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Markakis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Markakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramones.
Markakis cracks Ramones with a nice body shot.
Ramones tries to land knees in the clinch but Markakis avoids the damage to the body.
Ramones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markakis.
Markakis stops a takedown attempt from Ramones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Ramones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramones tries to land knees in the clinch but Markakis avoids the damage to the body.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Markakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markakis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramones backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Markakis.
Markakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Markakis gets through Ramones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Markakis.
Markakis has Ramones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis tries to land a knee to the head but Ramones blocks with his arms.
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Markakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markakis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Markakis.
Markakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Markakis pushes Ramones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Ramones's ribcage.
Markakis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramones takes an elbow to the temple.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Markakis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Markakis lands a nice shot to the body.
Markakis landing knees to the body.
Ramones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markakis.
Markakis lands a knee to the body.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Ramones missing with knees to the body.
Ramones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Markakis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markakis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramones blocks it with crossed arms.
Constantine Markakis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramones tries to score a body lock takedown but Markakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramones tries to break the clinch but Markakis is controlling the position.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Markakis.
Markakis slows down the pace here.
Markakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Markakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Markakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Markakis prevents Ramones from breaking the clinch.
Markakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Markakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Markakis lands a nice elbow.
Markakis looking to throw knees to the head but Ramones is blocking nicely.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markakis is looking to clinch but Ramones is avoiding it.
Markakis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramones but Ramones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramones closes the distance but Markakis moves to the side
and Markakis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramones's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis tries to clinch up
and Ramones counters with a low kick, right behind Markakis 's knee.
Markakis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Markakis's knee momentarily.
Constantine Markakis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramones wants to clinch
and Markakis counters with an inside leg kick.
Markakis has closed the distance and engaged Ramones in a clinch.
Markakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markakis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Markakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Markakis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramones backwards.
Markakis lands a nice knee to the body.
Markakis lands a shoulder strike.
Markakis looking to throw knees to the head but Ramones is blocking nicely.
Ramones tries to break the clinch but Markakis is controlling the position.
Giuseppe Ramones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markakis has Ramones pushed against the cage.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Markakis.
Markakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markakis.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
Markakis landing knees to the head.
Markakis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Constantine Markakis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markakis 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantine Markakis!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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