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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Markowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erki Taar (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 Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Markowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erki Taar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markowski misses with the combination.
Markowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taar backs up against the cage.
Markowski lands with a right hand.
Markowski clobbers Taar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markowski lands with a hook. Taar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markowski scores with a one two! Taar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Markowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Markowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Taar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taar clinches up against the cage.
Taar trying to land knees to the body.
Taar jumps guard.
Markowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taar is proving hard to escape from.
Taar 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taar controlling the position.
Markowski stopping the sweep attempt from Taar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Markowski throws a wild body kick that Taar sees coming a mile off.
Nice straight punches there by Markowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markowski.
Markowski misses with the combination.
Taar shoots in but no luck this time.
Markowski looks to land a body kick but Taar moved away.
Taar avoids the head kick by Markowski.
Taar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markowski.
Markowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markowski throws a head kick that misses.
Taar avoids the head kick by Markowski.
Marek Markowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taar moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Taar to work.
Taar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Markowski.
Markowski tries to work over Taar's front leg with a kick but Taar checks it.
Markowski lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Markowski.
Taar walks into a straight right hand from Markowski.
Markowski throws a head kick but Taar moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taar blocks a head kick by Markowski.
Markowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taar avoids the head kick by Markowski.
Markowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A cross from Markowski lands.
Markowski misses with a head kick.
Markowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Markowski throws a one two combo.
Taar avoids the head kick by Markowski.
Taar blocks a head kick by Markowski.
Markowski tries to keep at a distance but Taar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taar is working for takedown but Markowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marek Markowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erki Taar.
Taar keeps control of Markowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taar has Markowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Taar breaks the clinch.
Markowski looks to land a body kick but Taar moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taar.
Taar misses with a body kick.
Markowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markowski as he jumps to the side.
Markowski works Taar's body with a nice hook.
Taar slips a jab and a cross from Markowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Markowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Markowski with a jab.
Markowski throws a sloppy head kick and Taar moves out of range easily.
Markowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A combination from Taar does no damage.
Markowski misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Markowski.
Taar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Markowski.
Taar blocks a head kick by Markowski.
Markowski throws a one two combo.
Markowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taar shoots for a takedown but Markowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Markowski cracks Taar with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markowski!
Markowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taar.
Taar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Markowski throws a nice looking combination but Taar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taar. Markowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markowski.
Markowski scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Markowski.
The fighters circle momentarily. Markowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Markowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taar is in Markowski's guard.
Taar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taar is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Erki Taar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Markowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Markowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markowski is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice takedown defense from Markowski. No joy for Taar on that attempt.
Marek Markowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erki Taar.
Markowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Taar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markowski throws a sloppy head kick and Taar moves out of range easily.
Markowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Taar shoots in looking for a takedown. Markowski tries to sprawl out of it but Taar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markowski connects with a right hand. Taar shakes it off.
Marek Markowski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Markowski.
Markowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taar dives in and grabs Markowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markowski pushes down on Taar's head and hops out.
Markowski scores with a head kick. Taar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taar is defended easily by Markowski.
Markowski tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Markowski.
Taar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Markowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marek Markowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from Markowski.
Markowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Taar blocks the body kick.
Taar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taar drives through and clinches with Markowski against the cage.
Taar has Markowski pressed against the cage, preventing Markowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Markowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markowski throws a push kick but Taar slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Markowski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Markowski with a jab.
Markowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taar.
Markowski throws a head kick but Taar moves out of range.
Markowski throws a right and a left that Taar avoids nicely.
Taar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markowski throws a head kick that misses.
Taar closes the distance and clinches.
Markowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markowski looks to land a combination but Taar avoids it well.
Jab by Markowski.
Markowski throws a sloppy head kick and Taar moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taar is defended easily by Markowski.
A head kick misses from Markowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markowski throws a push kick but Taar slaps the foot to one side.
Markowski throws a sloppy head kick and Taar moves out of range easily.
Taar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markowski tries to avoid it but Taar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markowski to the ground. Markowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marek Markowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erki Taar.
Markowski throws a nice looking combination but Taar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markowski throws a head kick that misses.
Markowski with a hook.
Taar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markowski as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Markowski misses.
Markowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taar's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taar is defended easily by Markowski.
Markowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Markowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Markowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markowski throws a right and a left that Taar avoids nicely.
Markowski throws a sloppy head kick and Taar moves out of range easily.
Taar moves into range and clinches up with Markowski.
Markowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markowski misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Markowski there.
Markowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markowski circles away.
Markowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Markowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Markowski throws a head kick that misses.
Markowski lands with a nice combination. Taar backs away looking to recover.
Markowski lands with a nice body punch.
Markowski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Taar tries to score with a low kick but Markowski moves his leg out of the way.
Markowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markowski jabs Taar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Markowski.
A head kick misses from Markowski.
Markowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taar gets the takedown into side control.
Taar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Markowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Markowski!
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