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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomizza Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorrin Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
26
235 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomizza Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sorrin Markov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner misses with a takedown
letting Markov counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tomizza Gunner has been cut.
Markov fails with the takedown
and Gunner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Markov!
Gunner is looking to work his way around to Markov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gunner wants to control the pace but Markov is squirming around nicely.
Gunner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Markov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Markov!
Gunner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Markov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gunner prevents Markov from moving into mount.
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!
Markov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Markov looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner is looking to reverse the position.
Gunner struggling a bit here.
Gunner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gunner moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunner has control of Markov's left arm, preventing Markov from doing any damage.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markov looking to pass the guard.
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.
Gunner wants to sweep here but Markov controlling him for the moment.
Gunner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunner tries to pass to full mount but Markov defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner stalling away here and it's allowed Markov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gunner looking to pass the guard.
Markov wriggles free and stands up.
Markov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gunner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Markov is in Gunner's guard.
Gunner has his hands on Markov's head, controlling the position.
Markov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov postures up.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markov is one step ahead there.
Markov advances position into side control!
Gunner wants to control but Markov postures up.
Markov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gunner!
Markov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sorrin Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomizza Gunner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gunner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gunner is trying to control but can't.
Gunner is trying to get back to full guard.
Markov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Markov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunner wants to improve his position but Markov is controlling well.
Gunner is working hard here to advance position.
Markov moves into full mount! Gunner won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markov trying to control but Gunner is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner is trying to escape the mount.
Gunner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Markov.
Gunner is squirming around, avoiding Markov's attempts to control the action.
Gunner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gunner is squirming around, avoiding Markov's attempts to control the action.
Gunner tries to lock up and control but Markov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunner working to try and regain half guard.
Markov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gunner is surviving well by controlling Markov's body position as best he can.
Gunner is working to get back to half guard.
Markov trying to control but Gunner is having none of it.
Markov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gunner is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov working for a submission but Gunner is keeping him at bay.
Gunner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Markov.
Gunner is trying desperately to improve position.
Markov wants to finish this one by submission but Gunner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Markov.
Markov looking to control but Gunner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four 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.
Gunner is trying to escape the mount.
Markov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunner shrugs it off.
Markov avoids the attempt from Gunner to control.
Gunner is trying to escape the mount.
Markov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunner shrugs it off.
Markov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sorrin Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomizza Gunner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gunner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gunner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sorrin Markov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunner keeping full guard, as Markov tries to pass.
Markov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markov stands and throws Gunner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gunner wants to control but Markov postures up.
Markov is trying to get an arm triangle but Gunner is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gunner!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunner wants to control but Markov is having none of it.
Gunner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gunner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Markov.
Markov wants to control the pace but Gunner is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gunner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gunner and Markov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Markov tries to advance to mount but Gunner denies him.
Markov working away.
Gunner tries to improve position but can't.
Markov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Markov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gunner!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov prevents Gunner from getting the reversal.
Markov wants to control the pace but Gunner is squirming around nicely.
Markov looking for a guillotine from mount but Gunner is having none of it.
Markov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Markov looking for a guillotine from mount but Gunner is having none of it.
Markov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunner shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunner tries to buck Markov off but he can't manage it.
Markov looking for a guillotine from mount but Gunner is having none of it.
Markov looking for a guillotine from mount but Gunner is having none of it.
Gunner working to try and regain half guard.
Markov is working for a guillotine from mount but Gunner frees his head quite easily.
Markov trying to control but Gunner is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sorrin Markov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Markov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorrin 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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