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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darco Markovicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avro Lancaster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darco Markovicus's chin.
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175 cm
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164 lbs
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182 cm
25
165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Avro Lancaster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darco Markovicus! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Markovicus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Markovicus lands a lovely overhand right. Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lancaster bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Lancaster looking to slow down the pace here. Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Markovicus backwards. The referee is keeping an eye on Lancaster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Markovicus has had enough of the clinch but Lancaster keeps him there for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lancaster is looking to control Markovicus's arms but Markovicus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lancaster has his back to the cage. Markovicus blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster keeps control of Markovicus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovicus. Markovicus is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovicus. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster. Markovicus tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Markovicus back against the cage. Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lancaster slips under a jab from Markovicus. Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes. Markovicus moves out of range of the body kick from Lancaster.
Markovicus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Markovicus misses with a series of wild punches.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Markovicus closes the distance and clinches up with Lancaster, looking for a takedown. Markovicus pushes Lancaster against the cage but Lancaster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lancaster throws a nice inside leg kick. Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster. Lancaster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Lancaster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lancaster slips under a jab. Lancaster blocks a jab. Crunch! Lancaster slams his shin into Markovicus's torso. Markovicus looks winded! Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lancaster slaps away a takedown attempt from Markovicus, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lancaster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Avro Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darco Markovicus. Lancaster tries to clinch there but Markovicus circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A thudding body kick lands there by Lancaster!
Lancaster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lancaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markovicus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lancaster clinches up against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster. Knees to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster. Markovicus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lancaster is keeping busy. We've been informed that Markovicus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Lancaster taking a breather. Lancaster working Markovicus over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A short right from Lancaster on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lancaster is leaning against Markovicus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster cracks Markovicus with a right hand to the side of the head. Markovicus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lancaster circles away. Markovicus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lancaster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Lancaster lands a leg kick that knocks Markovicus off balance momentarily. Markovicus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lancaster. Lancaster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markovicus's calf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avro Lancaster 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.
Lancaster is looking to slow Markovicus down with leg kicks. Markovicus throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it. Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lancaster lands a leg kick that knocks Markovicus off balance momentarily. Markovicus shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Darco Markovicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Markovicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovicus looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely. Markovicus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster. Lancaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Markovicus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lancaster. Lancaster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lancaster wants to clinch. Markovicus is breathing heavily. Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovicus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lancaster connects with a leg kick. Markovicus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Avro Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far. Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markovicus paws at him with a jab and circles away. Markovicus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lancaster slips a jab from Markovicus. Markovicus misses with a double jab.
Markovicus connects with a jab. Lancaster lunges at Markovicus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markovicus's hand. Lancaster connects with a solid leg kick. Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Markovicus with an uppercut!
Markovicus is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lancaster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Markovicus takes a step back to recover. Markovicus is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lancaster lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markovicus will feel that in the morning. Markovicus seems to have recovered his senses. Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markovicus can do to turn this around? Lancaster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lancaster tries to clinch up but Markovicus circles away and keeps his distance. That kick from Lancaster tenderised Markovicus's leg. Markovicus is trying to keep his angry face on. Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Markovicus moved out of range nicely. Lancaster scores with a kick to the midsection. Markovicus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lancaster with a nice cross. A cross from Lancaster lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oooooh!!! Lancaster has knocked Markovicus down with a huge combo! Lancaster steps away and waves a wobbly Markovicus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Lancaster lands a front kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lancaster.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markovicus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lancaster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lancaster pushes Markovicus away with a front kick. Lancaster lands with a cross. Markovicus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Markovicus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lancaster. Lancaster obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lancaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes. Lancaster with a jab. Lancaster lands a left and a right that send Markovicus crashing to the mat, dazed. Lancaster thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Lancaster throws a nice outside leg kick. Lancaster moves out of range as Markovicus strikes. Markovicus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lancaster is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Markovicus. A nice leg kick lands there from Lancaster. Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Markovicus's head back.
No joy there for Markovicus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markovicus misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Markovicus misses with a left hand and Lancaster counters with a head kick that drops Markovicus to the mat! Markovicus scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Markovicus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lancaster scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avro Lancaster dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markovicus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lancaster keeps Markovicus at a distance using the push kick. Markovicus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Lancaster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Lancaster throws a quick inside leg kick. Markovicus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markovicus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lancaster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Markovicus. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot. Lancaster thumps Markovicus with a low kick. Markovicus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lancaster moves away from the strike by Markovicus.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lancaster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lancaster sizes up Markovicus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lancaster thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markovicus if he has to take too many more of those.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch. Lancaster lands an overhand right. Lancaster digs a good body shot into Markovicus's ribs. Lancaster cracks Markovicus with an open hand slap. That kick from Lancaster tenderised Markovicus's leg. Markovicus is trying to keep his angry face on. Crunch! Lancaster slams his shin into Markovicus's torso. Lancaster darts in and clinches Markovicus up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside. Markovicus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lancaster displaying some good clinch control by pressing Markovicus up against the cage. A shot in the inside from Lancaster. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Maybe Lancaster would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lancaster as Markovicus tries to tie him up. Darco Markovicus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Markovicus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands an uppercut. Lancaster lands a nice knee to the body. Lancaster unloads a knee to the mid-section. Markovicus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lancaster breaks from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markovicus swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lancaster scoring well with a low kick there.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovicus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice uppercut there from Lancaster.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Lancaster.
Markovicus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lancaster pinned against the cage. Lancaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Markovicus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Avro Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovicus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lancaster throws a nice outside leg kick. Markovicus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lancaster. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lancaster lands a head kick!
Markovicus looks to land a combination but Lancaster avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Avro Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lancaster 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avro Lancaster!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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