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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoran Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Francis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis shoots for a takedown but Markovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francis with a poor takedown
and Markovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Francis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Markovic checks a leg kick.
Francis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Francis closes the distance and pushes Markovic back into the cage.
Francis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Francis is looking to break free of the clinch but Markovic has double underhooks.
Francis is trying to drag Markovic to the mat but Markovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zoran Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Francis.
Francis tries to pull guard but Markovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Francis drops back down to his feet.
Markovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Francis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Francis has eaten all the pies!
Francis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Francis from controlling successfully.
Francis stopping the sweep attempt from Markovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic has a closed guard, preventing Francis from standing up.
Francis postures up.
Markovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Francis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Francis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Markovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Zoran Markovic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Francis throws a head kick that misses.
Markovic scores with the left hand. Francis knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markovic.
Francis has a takedown stuffed.
Francis looks winded!
No joy there for Francis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markovic. That's going to slow Francis down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic connects with a single shot there.
Markovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markovic lands a big head kick that sends Francis tumbling to the mat! Markovic takes a step backwards and waves Francis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Markovic! Francis is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Markovic!
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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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