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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenghis Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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182 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jenghis Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov shoots in but Skywalker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markov.
Markov closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Markov pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker looks to land a body kick but Markov moved away.
Markov instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Markov.
It looks like Jenghis Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markov pulls Skywalker into guard.
Markov has his feet on Skywalker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Skywalker clinches but Markov breaks the clinch
so Markov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Markov stops Skywalker from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Markov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markov misses with a head kick.
Markov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Markov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skywalker wants to clinch
and Markov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Markov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skywalker tries to clinch
and Markov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skywalker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Markov avoids it.
Skywalker misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Markov.
Markov manages to break the clinch.
Skywalker wants to clinch but Markov slips to the side
and Markov counters with a head kick. That will keep Skywalker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Markov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markov is breathing heavily.
Skywalker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Markov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markov counters with a shoot takedown. Skywalker fights it but they end up in guard.
Markov trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Markov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skywalker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Markov passes Skywalker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skywalker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to kick Markov off but Markov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Markov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skywalker's head.
Markov is looking to advance position but Skywalker won't allow it.
Markov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skywalker keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov is really struggling to control Skywalker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jenghis Skywalker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skywalker tries to clinch
and Skywalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skywalker closes the distance but Markov moves to the side
and Markov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Markov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skywalker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skywalker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Markov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skywalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skywalker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Markov works on Skywalker's body with a couple of short punches.
Skywalker gets underhooks to prevent Markov's takedown attempt.
Skywalker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Markov blocks it with crossed arms.
Skywalker gets underhooks to prevent Markov's takedown attempt.
Markov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skywalker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Skywalker will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov scores with a kick to the body.
Markov tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Markov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Skywalker is pressed up against the cage. Markov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skywalker down to the mat. Skywalker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Skywalker.
Markov fails with a takedown attempt.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Markov counters by clinching up.
Markov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skywalker uses from the top position.
Markov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov trying to strike off his back.
Markov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skywalker stopping the sweep attempt from Markov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Markov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Markov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skywalker tries to clinch up
and Markov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skywalker wants to stand and escape but Markov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markov won't allow Skywalker to get back to his feet.
Markov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Markov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jenghis Skywalker's cut.
That's time! Markov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Skywalker tries to clinch there but Markov circles away.
Markov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.
Jenghis Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker throws a hook but Markov blocks it.
Skywalker wants to clinch
and Markov counters with a head kick. That will keep Skywalker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Markov throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.
Markov clinches with his opponent.
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markov throws a right hand that Skywalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Skywalker also avoids with ease.
Skywalker tries to clinch
and Markov counters with a shoot takedown. Skywalker fights it but they end up in guard.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skywalker kicks Markov off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Markov gets control of Skywalker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Markov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Skywalker stopping the sweep attempt from Markov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker gets to his feet. Markov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker darts in trying to clinch
and Markov counters by clinching up.
Skywalker looking to throw knees to the head but Markov is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skywalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Markov's brow.
Skywalker is looking to break free of the clinch but Markov has double underhooks.
Markov managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markov can't get the takedown.
Markov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skywalker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Markov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Markov stalling the fight.
Skywalker wants to stall.
Skywalker is pressed up against the cage. Markov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skywalker down to the mat. Skywalker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markov counters with a thumping low kick.
Skywalker wants to clinch but Markov slips to the side
and Markov counters by moving into the clinch.
Markov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skywalker walks away with a smile on his face. Markov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Markov with that takedown attempt.
Skywalker clinches but Markov breaks the clinch
and Markov counters with a three punch combo that has Skywalker backing up. Skywalker nods at Markov to acknowledge the strikes.
Markov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skywalker.
Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markov misses with a head kick.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Markov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Markov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Skywalker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skywalker tries to land a knee to the head but Markov blocks with his arms.
Markov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Markov.
Skywalker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Markov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skywalker darts in trying to clinch
and Markov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Markov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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