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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Markey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Vujanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusan Vujanovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Markey's chin.
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200 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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191 cm
18
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Markey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dusan Vujanovic! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Markey tries to clinch but fails miserably and Vujanovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Vujanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Markey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Markey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Vujanovic lands a couple of elbows.
It looks like Jack Markey has been cut. Vujanovic throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vujanovic throws an elbow that misses. Markey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vujanovic's guard. Nice move by Markey! Vujanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markey is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vujanovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markey defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vujanovic is looking to stand up but Markey isn't so interested in that idea. Vujanovic is looking for a triangle but Markey pushes his legs off easily.
Vujanovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Markey is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. Vujanovic keeping moving, preventing Markey from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vujanovic working for submissions but it's allowed Markey to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Vujanovic is trying to maintain the position but Markey is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Markey works his way into side control. Markey throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Markey swings around for an armbar but Vujanovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Markey's guard. Markey is breathing heavily. Vujanovic lands a couple of digs. Vujanovic wants to control from the top but Markey keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vujanovic controlling from the top position. Vujanovic throws a big elbow that misses. Markey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Vujanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Markey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Vujanovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The strikes coming from Vujanovic are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Vujanovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Markey, who protects the arm well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vujanovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Vujanovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jack Markey's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Markey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Vujanovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Markey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Vujanovic trying to control the position but Markey is working away. Vujanovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Vujanovic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Dusan Vujanovic has got the better of the ground game so far. Markey prevents Vujanovic from improving position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vujanovic working the ground and pound.
Jack Markey's cut is getting worse. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Markey stops Vujanovic from passing to mount. Vujanovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Markey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Vujanovic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Vujanovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Vujanovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Markey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Markey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vujanovic has just dragged him back down to the mat. Markey is not content to let Vujanovic control the position. Vujanovic cracks Markey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The ground and pound from Vujanovic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Vujanovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Vujanovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markey keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Markey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vujanovic. Vujanovic shoots in for a double leg but Markey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Vujanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Markey stuffs the takedown. Jack Markey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Vujanovic. Vujanovic fails to land the takedown. Vujanovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vujanovic showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vujanovic trying to control the action but Markey is working from the bottom. Markey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vujanovic is trying to work for a kimura but Markey is defending well.
Vujanovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Vujanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jack Markey's cut. 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!
Markey gets caught flat footed, as Vujanovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Vujanovic sitting in guard here, content to control. Vujanovic prevents Markey from getting back to his feet. Vujanovic throws a big elbow that misses. Vujanovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jack Markey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vujanovic's corner is telling him to maintain position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vujanovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Vujanovic pushes down on Markey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vujanovic wants to pass the guard but Markey is defending well. Markey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Vujanovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Vujanovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Vujanovic lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vujanovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Markey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vujanovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jeez, Jack Markey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Markey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dusan Vujanovic!
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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
23% |
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