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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ki Yong Hyun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ki Yong Hyun!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyun tries to move into range but Markov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maxim Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyun tries to clinch
and Markov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hyun!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Markov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hyun 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.
Markov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hyun looks a forlorn figure.
Markov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Markov content just to control the position here.
Markov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hyun for as long as he can get away with.
Markov quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Markov but it's paid off an Hyun is forced to tap! Nice work by Markov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxim Markov!
A victorious Maxim Markov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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