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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down. Rory Markman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Rory Markman has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boston.
Markman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Markman is looking to take a break and control but Boston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Markman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markman prevents Boston from improving his position.
Boston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston is staying active underneath Markman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markman.
Markman is looking to advance position but Boston won't allow it.
Markman is keen to just control but Boston is a slippery customer.
Markman is looking for a kimura but Boston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markman to get the leverage.
Boston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boston sees it coming and defends easily.
Markman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boston defending well though.
Markman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Markman trying to control from half guard but Boston is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markman.
Markman trying to pass the guard but Boston defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Markman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Markman is looking to take a break and control but Boston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markman slows the pace down in half guard.
Markman is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boston kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Markman throws a sloppy head kick and Boston moves out of range easily.
Boston gets caught napping as Markman dives in and scores a takedown. Boston manages to retain guard.
Boston is trying to keep Markman in close.
Boston keeping full guard, as Markman tries to pass.
Markman stopping the sweep attempt from Boston.
Markman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markman throws a strike but Boston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Markman has a closed guard, preventing Boston from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but Markman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markman pulls Boston in to control the position.
Boston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Markman trying to keep a closed guard but Boston is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Bradley Boston wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Markman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boston pinned against the cage. Boston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown by Markman or perhaps it was just good defense by Boston which made him look bad.
Boston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boston to the mat! Boston manages to get full guard.
Rory Markman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boston holds on and takes a little breather.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Markman from controlling successfully.
Markman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston wants to sweep here but Markman controlling him for the moment.
Boston trying to keep a closed guard but Markman is proving a slippery customer.
Boston is controlling Markman's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bradley Boston wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boston just misses with a punch to the body.
Boston keeps the fight on the outside.
Boston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markman.
Bradley Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Markman misses with an uppercut. Boston saw that one coming.
Markman slips a straight right by Boston.
Markman ducks under a wild hook from Boston.
Boston misses with a straight left.
Boston misses with a hook.
Markman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boston defends it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston misses with a hook.
Boston misses with a head kick.
Boston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markman gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston wants to control but Markman is keeping busy.
Boston is not content to let Markman control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markman is looking to pass Boston's guard but actually Boston recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rory Markman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman'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. This is the final round!
Markman tries for a takedown but Boston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boston scores with a jab to the body.
Boston scores with a nice body kick.
Markman slips under a jab from Boston.
Markman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boston swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Boston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boston throws a right hand that Markman ducks under and follows up with a left that Markman also avoids with ease.
Boston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boston tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Markman is in Boston's guard.
Markman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman is keen to just control but Boston is a slippery customer.
Markman throws a strike but Boston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Markman trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Markman is looking to work some ground and pound but Boston has wrist control.
Markman trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Markman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradley Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boston wants to stand up but Markman is controlling him.
Markman trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Markman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rory Markman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Markman has Boston up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boston's efforts to push away.
Markman keeps control of Boston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bradley Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Boston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boston's half guard.
Markman trying to control from half guard but Boston is working away.
Rory Markman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman is looking for a kimura but Boston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markman to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Markman is keen to just control but Boston is a slippery customer.
Markman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boston's head.
Markman is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markman controlling the pace.
Markman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boston's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Markman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Markman!
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energy
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hype
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