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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back - Ludacris. Cain Marko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 cm
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326 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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307 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Marko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Azevedo! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Azevedo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marko counters with a stiff right hand. Azevedo misses with a double jab
and Marko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marko jabs at Azevedo's body. Azevedo throws a body kick the misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Azevedo looks gassed! Azevedo misses with a lunging right hand
and Marko counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Azevedo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Marko. Marko with a jab. Marko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marko lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Marko tenderised Azevedo's leg. Azevedo is trying to keep his angry face on. Marko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azevedo. That did some damage! Marko drives through and clinches with Azevedo against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right handed body shot lands from Marko.
Marko lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Marko. Marko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Azevedo. Marko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Azevedo. Marko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Marko. Marko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Marko lands with a short shot to the head. Marko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards. Marko works on Azevedo's body with a couple of short punches. Marko lands a nice uppercut. Marko lands with a left to the head. Marko lands a right hand. Marko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards. Marko lands a hook to the side of the head. Marko lands a hook to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Marko as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Marko.
Nice body punch from Marko. Marko digs a right hand into Azevedo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azevedo's gas tank. Marko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Azevedo or not. Marko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short left from Marko. A short left from Marko. Marko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards. A right hand to the body from Marko.
Still in the clinch, Marko scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards. Marko lands a nice uppercut. Marko lands a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Marko. A nice right hand lands inside from Marko. Marko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Azevedo. A nice left hand lands by Marko.
Marko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Marko lands with a left to the head. Marko lands a shoulder strike. Marko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Marko pushes Azevedo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Marko lands a body punch. A short right from Marko on the inside. Azevedo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Marko digs a right hand into Azevedo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azevedo's gas tank. Marko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Azevedo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Marko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Marko scores with a nice short uppercut. A short left from Marko. Marko works on Azevedo's body with a couple of short punches. Marko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Marko. Marko lands a shoulder strike. Marko lands with a short head shot on the inside. Marko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Marko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Marko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Marko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Azevedo or not. Marko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Marko is leaning against Azevedo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Marko lands with a light punch inside. Marko lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Marko dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marko closes the distance and clinches. Marko misses with a short punch on the inside. Azevedo wants to get back to striking at distance but Marko won't allow it.
Marko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Marko lands a body punch in the clinch. Cain Marko has scored more points in the clinch so far. Marko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Marko. A short body shot lands from Marko as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Marko.
A hook to the body from Marko.
Azevedo takes a shot to the head. Knees to the body from Marko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A body shot lands from Marko.
A right hook to the body lands for Marko.
Marko lands a hook that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Azevedo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Marko lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marko lands with a light punch inside. Marko is leaning against Azevedo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Marko gets through Azevedo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marko obliges. Marko lands a body punch in the clinch. Marko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Azevedo or not. Marko working some nice short punches in the clinch. Good body shot from Marko.
Marko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards. Marko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A body shot lands from Marko.
Marko lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Marko.
Marko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marko digs a right hand underneath Azevedo's ribcage. Azevedo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Marko lands a body shot. Marko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Marko misses with the head strike.
Marko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Azevedo stalling in the clinch but Marko improves position. Marko lands a left hand.
Marko works on Azevedo's body with a couple of short punches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards. A short right from Marko. A quick uppercut on the inside from Marko. A nice left hand lands by Marko.
Marko misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Marko.
Marko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Marko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Azevedo's efforts to push away. Marko lands a nice shot to the body. Marko lands with a light punch inside. Marko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marko lands a knee to the body.
Azevedo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marko has him pressed against the cage. Marko tries a knee to the head but Azevedo blocks it.
Marko lands an uppercut. Marko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo can do to turn this around? Nice body punch from Marko - that landed with a thud.
Marko keeps control of Azevedo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Marko pushes Azevedo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Marko throws a punch but it's blocked by Azevedo. Nice body punch from Marko. Azevedo tries to circle away but Marko has him pinned against the cage. Marko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Azevedo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Marko scores with a nice hook to the head. Marko pushes Azevedo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Azevedo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marko just stands there and leans against the cage. Marko lands with a right to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Marko.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Marko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Marko lands a left hand.
Marko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Azevedo wants to break free but Marko has control.
Marko lands with a left to the head. Azevedo blocks an uppercut.
Azevedo breaks the clinch.
Marko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Azevedo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marko can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Azevedo misses with an uppercut
and Marko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marko scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Marko dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Marko ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut. Marko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Azevedo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marko counters with a nice uppercut. A jab from Marko finds it's way through Azevedo's defenses. Azevedo misses with a left hand and Marko counters with a stiff right hand. Marko wants to clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Azevedo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marko counters with a slapping leg kick. Azevedo throws an off balance right hand
and Marko counters with a stiff right hand. Marko lands with an uppercut that bounces Azevedo off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marko scores with a jab to the jaw. Azevedo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Marko lands a slapping body shot.
Marko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azevedo momentarily.
Marko with a hook. Azevedo walks into a stiff left hand from Marko. Marko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Marko jabs at Azevedo's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Azevedo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azevedo scrambles back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marko connects with a body shot. Azevedo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Marko. Marko lands with a straight right. Azevedo didn't see that one coming. Marko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Azevedo takes a body punch but keeps moving. Donk. Marko catches Azevedo right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Azevedo misses with a left hand and Marko counters with a straight right hand. Marko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A good leg kick by Marko. A punch lands to the side of Azevedo 's head but he takes it in his stride. Marko scores with a shot to the body.
Jose Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice inside leg kick there by Marko. That's going to slow Azevedo down. Marko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Marko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marko.
Jose Azevedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good leg kick by Marko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cain Marko is winning the standup battle so far. Azevedo tries to move into range but Marko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Marko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Marko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Marko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Marko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight! Cain Marko showed his dominance in that final round. Well Marko 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Marko!
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energy
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hype
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