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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawid Markowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Royal (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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211 lbs
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214 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Dawid Markowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elroy Royal!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Royal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Royal.
Markowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Royal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Royal throws a nice looking combination but Markowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markowski wants to clinch
and Royal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Royal counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markowski shoots in for a double leg but Royal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawid Markowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Royal.
Dawid Markowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markowski is breathing heavily.
Royal tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Markowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Royal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Royal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Markowski eats them both and turns towards Royal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Royal lands with a nice body punch.
Markowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Royal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Royal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Royal.
Royal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markowski under the eye.
Markowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Royal finds it's way round the side to connect with Markowski's head.
Markowski is rocked!
Royal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Royal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Markowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Markowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markowski checks it well.
Oooooh!!! Royal has knocked Markowski down with a huge combo! Royal steps away and waves a wobbly Markowski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Markowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Royal connects with a combination that backs up Markowski into the cage. Royal lands a flurry of punches that gets past Markowski's guard. Markowski is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Royal bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elroy Royal!
In his post fight interview, Elroy Royal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Dawid Markowski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Opponent was better! Thanks for fight!'.
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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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