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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ksawery Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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139 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic throws a front kick aimed at Koltun's knee but Koltun avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Koltun. That snapped Markovic's head back.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Markovic misses.
Good shot there by Markovic.
Koltun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Markovic's half guard.
Markovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Markovic trying to control here.
Markovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Markovic is pressing down on Koltun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Markovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun seems keen to control Markovic's posture.
Markovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Koltun is retaining full guard.
Markovic won't allow Koltun to sweep him here.
Koltun is pulling down on Markovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Markovic, at least for the moment.
Markovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koltun working a defensive guard but Markovic manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markovic wants to stand but Koltun is controlling his arm.
Koltun is looking to regain half guard here but Markovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Markovic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Koltun's shoulder. That is not cool.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markovic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Markovic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Markovic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Koltun is looking to regain half guard here but Markovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Koltun is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Markovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Markovic controlling from mount.
Koltun is looking to get to half guard.
Koltun is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Koltun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markovic throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koltun lands with an overhand left.
Koltun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markovic.
Nice body punch from Koltun.
Koltun moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Markovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Markovic - that landed with a thud.
Koltun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koltun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koltun misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Markovic fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ksawery Koltun will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Koltun digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Markovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Koltun blocks the low kick.
It looked like Koltun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markovic.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses
so Koltun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koltun manages to get himself to full guard.
Koltun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koltun holds on and takes a little breather.
Koltun wants to improve his position but instead Markovic has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun keeping control of the position.
Koltun wants to get back to full guard.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.
Markovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Koltun is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Markovic seems content to control.
Koltun is looking for a sweep. Markovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koltun wants to get back to full guard but Markovic has passed into side control.
Koltun is trying to improve his position.
Markovic tries to stand but Koltun is controlling his head.
Markovic decides to stand back up.
Markovic throws out a leg kick but Koltun moves out of range and Markovic only half commits.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Koltun takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Markovic lands the left hand.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic walks into a jab.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Markovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koltun checks it well.
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koltun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koltun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markovic scores with a leg kick.
Koltun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koltun misses with a leg kick.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Markovic is predictable there
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic prevents Koltun from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic tries to improve position but can't.
Koltun controlling the position.
Koltun grinds an elbow into Markovic's temple.
Markovic is trying to control Koltun's posture but Koltun avoids it.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Markovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koltun misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Koltun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Markovic catches Koltun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Markovic slams his shin into Koltun's torso.
Koltun defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markovic feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.
Markovic tries to land a body kick
and Koltun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koltun.
Koltun lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markovic holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koltun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koltun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic slips a jab from Koltun.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoran Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun moves out of range of the leg kick from Markovic.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Markovic thumps Koltun with a low kick.
Koltun needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Koltun scores with a nice right hand.
Koltun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Koltun sees coming a mile off.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
Markovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markovic lands with a cross.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Koltun. That snapped Markovic's head back.
Markovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Koltun throwing a counter right hand but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Markovic as he checks the leg kick.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Koltun checks it.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Koltun lands the left hand.
Markovic throws a head kick but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun checks a low kick from Markovic.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koltun fails with the takedown.
A jab from Markovic does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markovic counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic is looking to chop away at Koltun's legs.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Koltun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Markovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koltun slips a jab from Markovic.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markovic sprawls and moves away.
Markovic throws the kick towards the body but Koltun avoids it.
Markovic throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
Koltun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Koltun catches Markovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Markovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Koltun away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Markovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
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energy
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