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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakov Pavlek (ranked 704 p4p, 750 weight class) and Odin Markkanen (ranked 70 p4p, 72 weight class). Pavlek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cool Kids of Death - Czloweik Mucha. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakov Pavlek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot.
Pavlek lands a head shot.
Markkanen drives through with a takedown into Pavlek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Markkanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavlek has wrist control.
Pavlek wants to stand and escape but Markkanen is having none of it.
Markkanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Markkanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Markkanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pavlek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markkanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Markkanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavlek has wrist control.
Markkanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pavlek wants to stand and escape but Markkanen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavlek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markkanen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pavlek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pavlek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markkanen prevents Pavlek from getting back to his feet.
Pavlek trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Markkanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Pavlek keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markkanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pavlek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markkanen swings for the body but Pavlek moves out of range.
Pavlek looks to land a right hand but Markkanen moved out of range.
Markkanen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Markkanen misses with a straight left.
A cross from Markkanen lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek instigates a clinch.
Pavlek is pressed up against the cage. Markkanen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pavlek down to the mat. Pavlek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pavlek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Pavlek moves into the clinch successfully.
Pavlek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavlek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlek misses with some punches.
Markkanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pavlek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavlek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen misses with an uppercut. Pavlek saw that one coming.
Pavlek throws a series of punches but Markkanen avoids them all with ease.
Markkanen cracks Pavlek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pavlek stuns Markkanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markkanen throws a low kick but Pavlek moves out of range easily.
Markkanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markkanen. Pavlek does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen throws a big shot that misses.
Markkanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pavlek at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markkanen.
Pavlek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pavlek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
A quick step to the side and Pavlek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavlek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pavlek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pavlek throws out a powerful jab.
Markkanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pavlek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pavlek feints a jab promting Markkanen to slip. Pavlek then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Markkanen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Markkanen scores with a four punch combination!
Jab from Markkanen.
Pavlek throws a hook to the side of Markkanen's head but Markkanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Pavlek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Markkanen works Pavlek's body with a nice hook.
Pavlek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pavlek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Pavlek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markkanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Pavlek should have avoided that one.
Markkanen thumps Pavlek with a low kick.
Pavlek moves out of range as Markkanen strikes.
Pavlek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markkanen throws a right hand that misses
and Pavlek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Markkanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pavlek doesn't seem phased though.
Markkanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pavlek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a series of punches but Markkanen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markkanen misses with a low kick.
Pavlek scores with a punch to the head.
Pavlek slips a straight right by Markkanen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Markkanen tries for a takedown but Pavlek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markkanen looks to land a left hand but Pavlek moved out of range nicely.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markkanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pavlek scrambles back to his feet.
Pavlek scores with a nice right hand.
Markkanen throws a lazy right hand but Pavlek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavlek takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Markkanen defending well as Pavlek loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Pavlek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pavlek throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek throws a right hand that Markkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Markkanen also avoids with ease.
Pavlek defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen misses the shot to the body.
Pavlek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Markkanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Markkanen is predictable there
and Pavlek counters with a left and a right that stings Markkanen.
Pavlek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pavlek tries to work over Markkanen's front leg with a kick but Markkanen checks it.
Pavlek lands a jab-cross combination.
Jakov Pavlek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markkanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Odin Markkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pavlek is looking to clinch.
Jakov Pavlek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavlek fails to land with a series of punches.
Pavlek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pavlek misses with a head kick.
Markkanen closes the distance and clinches up with Pavlek, looking for a takedown. Markkanen pushes Pavlek against the cage but Pavlek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pavlek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jakov Pavlek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
A low kick from Markkanen is predictable there
and Pavlek counters with a left and a right that stings Markkanen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Pavlek does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Markkanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Pavlek, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Pavlek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markkanen.
Pavlek walks into a stiff left hand from Markkanen.
Pavlek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavlek misses with a body shot.
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavlek.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pavlek throws out the jab.
Markkanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pavlek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pavlek misses with a hook.
Pavlek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Markkanen misses.
Pavlek lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Markkanen takes a swing at Pavlek's ribcage but misses.
Pavlek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pavlek clinches up with Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Markkanen pulls guard effortlessly.
Markkanen trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlek is proving a slippery customer.
Markkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markkanen on the ground.
Pavlek wanted to stand there but Markkanen had control of the position.
Pavlek postures up.
Markkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlek defends well.
Markkanen has a closed guard, preventing Pavlek from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlek's guard.
Markkanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Markkanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pavlek has momentary wrist control but Markkanen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pavlek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pavlek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pavlek tries to get out of the position.
Markkanen landing with the ground and pound.
Markkanen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlek is looking to stand back up but Markkanen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pavlek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jakov Pavlek will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pavlek moves in looking to clinch but Markkanen pushes him off.
Markkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markkanen.
Pavlek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a nice head shot.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
Markkanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pavlek defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markkanen connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown but Pavlek shows good takedown defense.
Markkanen cracks a nice hook into Pavlek's ribs.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
Pavlek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Pavlek.
Pavlek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavlek was well out of range. Poor timing from Markkanen.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
Pavlek just misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen with the counter takedown but Pavlek avoids it easily.
Markkanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Markkanen lands a jab to Pavlek's midsection.
Pavlek lands a glancing blow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Markkanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Markkanen misses with a straight left.
Pavlek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Markkanen throws a lazy right hand but Pavlek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavlek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pavlek wants to clinch.
Markkanen jabs at Pavlek's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Markkanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavlek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Markkanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pavlek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markkanen throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pavlek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Pavlek there.
Markkanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markkanen throws a push kick but Pavlek slaps the foot to one side.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Markkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pavlek.
No joy there for Pavlek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markkanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pavlek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markkanen throws a looping overhand right but Pavlek ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Markkanen misses.
Pavlek walks into a jab.
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavlek manages to avoid it.
Pavlek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pavlek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markkanen lands with a right hand.
Markkanen throws a hook but Pavlek blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Pavlek.
Pavlek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markkanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markkanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markkanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pavlek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Markkanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Markkanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markkanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pavlek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markkanen scrambles back to his feet.
Markkanen misses the shot to the body.
Pavlek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markkanen cracks Pavlek with a good jab.
Pavlek staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Markkanen - just one landing.
Markkanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Pavlek should have avoided that one.
Pavlek tries to score with a low kick but Markkanen moves his leg out of the way.
Markkanen with the inside leg kick.
Markkanen throws a right and a left that Pavlek avoids nicely.
Pavlek cracks Markkanen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pavlek lands a head kick!
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Markkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Markkanen 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odin Markkanen!
After the fight, Odin Markkanen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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