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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Brewer (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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186 lbs
27 - 29 - 0 |
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Brewer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markman gets caught flat footed, as Brewer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brewer stops Markman from standing up.
Markman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markman pulls Brewer in close to prevent any damage.
Brewer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer won't allow Markman to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer trying to control but Markman is working from the bottom.
Markman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Markman is trying to keep Brewer in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brewer misses with a right hand
and Markman counters with a nice body shot.
Brewer fails with the takedown
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Markman. No joy for Brewer on that attempt.
Adrian Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewer with a poor takedown
and Markman counters with a nice uppercut.
Rory Markman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Brewer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brewer.
Brewer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Markman!
Brewer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Markman working to try and regain half guard.
Markman is squirming around, avoiding Brewer's attempts to control the action.
Markman is trying desperately to improve position.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brewer is trying to control here but Markman has managed to regain half guard.
Brewer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brewer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markman keeps working.
Markman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markman is looking to control Brewer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markman avoid being mounted?
That's four 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.
Markman is not content to let Brewer control the position.
Brewer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Markman!
Brewer controlling his opponent.
Markman is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Brewer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brewer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markman avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Markman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brewer.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brewer tries to clinch but Markman moves out of range.
It appears Markman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Markman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markman feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer tries for a takedown but Markman circles away easily
and Markman counters with a nice body shot.
Rory Markman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Brewer.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brewer as he avoids it easily.
Brewer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brewer is defended easily by Markman.
Markman keeps the fight on the outside.
Markman feinted with a counter takedown.
Markman tries to sprawl but Brewer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Markman trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brewer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brewer is looking to take a break and control but Markman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adrian Brewer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brewer stalling away here and it's allowed Markman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Markman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brewer's guard.
Markman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brewer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brewer working for a triangle but Markman defends it easily.
Brewer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches up with Markman, looking for a takedown. Brewer pushes Markman against the cage but Markman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brewer tries to clinch but Markman moves away
and Markman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brewer fails to land the takedown.
Markman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brewer misses with a combination
and Markman counters with a series of strikes. Brewer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brewer has his takedown stuffed
and Markman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Markman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brewer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markman looking to sit in guard and control but Brewer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brewer wants to clinch but Markman slips to the side
and Markman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brewer moves into the clinch.
Brewer has a couple of punches blocked by Markman.
Markman avoiding damage as Brewer throws knees to the body.
Markman keeps control of Brewer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brewer drags the fight down to the ground.
Markman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brewer wants to sweep here but Markman controlling him for the moment.
Markman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman is fighting to break Brewer's control of his arms but Brewer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Markman postures up.
Markman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Markman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Markman postures up and lands a big shot to Brewer's brow.
Markman throws a big elbow that misses.
Markman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Markman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman postures up in Brewer's guard and throws a big left but Brewer blocks it.
Markman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Brewer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adrian Brewer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Markman circles away.
It looked like Markman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brewer is looking to clinch but Markman is avoiding it.
Brewer shoots in and bounces Markman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brewer is fighting to break Markman's control of his arms but Markman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brewer wants to control from the top but Markman keeps moving.
Markman wants to sweep here but Brewer controlling him for the moment.
Brewer advances to half guard.
Brewer is pressing down on Markman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Markman is holding on for now.
Markman gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markman trying to control the position here.
Brewer looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markman has his hands on Brewer's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Brewer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brewer 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Brewer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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