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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nenad Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nenad Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Markovic.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Markovic's half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Markovic defends it.
Markovic is looking to escape.
Markovic has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson prevents Markovic from standing back up.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
It looks like Nenad Markovic has been cut.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic is looking to escape.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Markovic dodges it nicely.
Markovic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Markovic is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Markovic has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Markovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Markovic blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markovic wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Markovic keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Markovic is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson stops Markovic from getting back to his feet.
Johnson is trying to control. Markovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Markovic has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Markovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Markovic is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Markovic pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Markovic defending well though.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Markovic is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Markovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Markovic swinging wildly here.
Fred Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson feints and as Markovic raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson stops Markovic from standing up.
Johnson trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Markovic is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Markovic blocks nicely.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson won't allow Markovic to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Markovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Markovic throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Markovic from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markovic throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Nenad Markovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Markovic dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Markovic scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markovic digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markovic misses with a double jab.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Markovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nenad Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markovic defends it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Markovic as he connects with a hook.
Markovic catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markovic works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Markovic.
Markovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markovic sprawls well. Markovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Markovic scores with a nice right hand.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Markovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Markovic.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Markovic.
Markovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Markovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Markovic.
Markovic lands with an overhand left.
Markovic lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Markovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markovic as he avoids it easily.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Markovic cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Markovic scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Markovic.
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Markovic connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nenad Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nenad Markovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Markovic.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markovic lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Markovic wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Markovic wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markovic wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Markovic lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Markovic stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Markovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Markovic.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markovic sprawls well. Markovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Markovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Markovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Markovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markovic lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markovic lands a head shot.
Markovic cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markovic is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Markovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Markovic cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Markovic lands a two punch combo.
Markovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Markovic lands a two punch combo.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into rage.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Markovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Markovic is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Markovic is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Markovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nenad Markovic.
I think Markovic 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nenad Markovic!
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