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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedjeljko Markovic (ranked 3773 p4p, 2720 weight class) and Dirair Aghajanyan (ranked 484 p4p, 381 weight class). Nedjeljko Markovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dirair Aghajanyan's chin.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nedjeljko Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirair Aghajanyan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic lands a big head kick that sends Aghajanyan tumbling to the mat! Markovic takes a step backwards and waves Aghajanyan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Aghajanyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aghajanyan 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.
Aghajanyan avoids the head kick by Markovic.
Markovic misses with a head kick.
No luck for Aghajanyan with that takedown attempt.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Aghajanyan's leg. Aghajanyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aghajanyan rushes Markovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aghajanyan blocks a body shot from Markovic.
Markovic is trying to break free.
Markovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aghajanyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markovic.
Aghajanyan drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aghajanyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markovic defends well.
Aghajanyan keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Aghajanyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Markovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Aghajanyan keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Markovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Aghajanyan has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Aghajanyan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aghajanyan.
Nedjeljko Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirair Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aghajanyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aghajanyan scrambles back to his feet.
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch.
Aghajanyan moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Nedjeljko Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aghajanyan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nedjeljko Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aghajanyan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aghajanyan tries for a takedown but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic 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.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Aghajanyan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Markovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Markovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Aghajanyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aghajanyan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markovic misses with a hook. Aghajanyan ducked under it nicely.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aghajanyan looks winded!
Markovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Markovic lands an overhand right.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Aghajanyan off the cage and back into range.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aghajanyan momentarily.
Markovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aghajanyan.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aghajanyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aghajanyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Aghajanyan's body. Aghajanyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markovic lands a body shot.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aghajanyan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Aghajanyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Aghajanyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aghajanyan flicks out a counter leg kick but Markovic steps away.
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aghajanyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aghajanyan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Aghajanyan moved away.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aghajanyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedjeljko Markovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Markovic misses.
Aghajanyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aghajanyan shoots in for a double leg but Markovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Markovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aghajanyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aghajanyan can do to turn this around?
Aghajanyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dirair Aghajanyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markovic slips a jab and a cross from Aghajanyan.
Markovic misses with a low kick as Aghajanyan jumps back.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markovic. Aghajanyan shrugs it off though.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Aghajanyan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markovic. That's going to slow Aghajanyan down.
Markovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markovic throws a front kick that sends Aghajanyan stumbling back into the cage.
Aghajanyan is breathing heavily.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aghajanyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Aghajanyan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markovic scores with a hook to the body. Aghajanyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markovic throws a head kick but Aghajanyan moves out of range.
Aghajanyan blocks the body kick.
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Aghajanyan's head back.
Aghajanyan avoids a kick to the body.
Aghajanyan feints the counter takedown.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aghajanyan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aghajanyan has closed the distance and engaged Markovic in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Markovic fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan is trying to pull guard but Markovic has him pressed against the cage.
Aghajanyan manages to break the clinch.
Aghajanyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nedjeljko Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirair Aghajanyan.
Nice jab there from Markovic.
Aghajanyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Aghajanyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aghajanyan avoids the head kick by Markovic.
Markovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Markovic.
Aghajanyan scores with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Markovic as Aghajanyan shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan shoots in for a double leg but Markovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markovic.
Aghajanyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Aghajanyan has a takedown stuffed.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.
Aghajanyan is rocked!
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Aghajanyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Markovic finish him?
Markovic digs a good body shot into Aghajanyan's ribs.
Are you kidding me?! Markovic ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Aghajanyan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedjeljko Markovic!
After winning the bout, Nedjeljko Markovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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